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2022 Map of Sunshine Hill

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sunshine Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Sunshine Hill and Floral Mound anchor this landscape of the North Texas plains, where the terrain is defined by the dendritic drainage of Cole Cr and Long Cr. The agricultural and ranching character of the region is evident in the dense network of rural routes such as Burnett Ranch Rd and Barwise Rd, which connect scattered homesteads and small settlements. To the south, the village of Fowlkes sits near the rail and highway corridor, while Midway Church serves as a local landmark along the southwestern edge.

Water management is a central feature of the area, culminating in the North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir in the southeast. Historical echoes are found in labels like Tenth Cavalry Cr, suggesting the era of frontier patrols. The map also traces the winding paths of N Fork Buffalo Cr and Short Cr, illustrating the vital role of these seasonal waterways in an otherwise arid environment dominated by large ranch holdings and expansive open fields.