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2010 Map of Purdon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Purdon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Purdon and Pursley anchor this agricultural landscape in Navarro County, characterized by an extensive network of water management features. The area is defined by the winding course of Richland Creek and its numerous tributaries, including Melton Branch, Rush Creek, and Briar Creek. A striking element of the local geography is the proliferation of Soil Conservation Service reservoirs, such as Soil Conservation Service Site 129 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 33 Reservoir, which speak to the region's historical efforts in flood control and soil stabilization.

Beyond these modern hydrological features, the map shows Carroll Lake and its associated Carroll Lake Dam to the east. The rural road network, featuring routes like Ranch Rd 55 and FM 709, connects these small communities and outlying farms. Rainbow Field provides a local landmark amidst the creek bottoms of Board Creek and Pin Oak Creek, illustrating the intersection of community spaces within this Texas prairie environment.