2013 Map of Purdon

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Purdon and Pursley anchor this rural Navarro County landscape, where the agricultural character is defined by an extensive network of water management features. The area is heavily marked by the work of the Soil Conservation Service, with numerous numbered reservoir sites like Site 33 Reservoir and Site 116 Reservoir strategically placed to manage the drainage of Richland Creek and its many tributaries. These man-made improvements suggest a long-term commitment to controlling erosion and supporting the ranching and farming operations that dominate the terrain. A complex grid of county roads, including Ranch Road 709 and Co HWY 3050, connects these small communities and isolated homesteads. The natural hydrology is equally prominent, featuring winding watercourses such as Rush Creek, Melton Branch, and Pin Oak Creek which weave through the prairie soil.