2010 Map of Temple

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The city of Temple occupies the northwest portion of this Bell County landscape, where urban street grids meet the sprawling agricultural fields of the Blackland Prairie. This 2010 survey highlights the transition from city to country, marked by the extensive Blackland Experimental Farm and several outlying settlements like Heidenheimer and Oscar. The region is defined by its numerous small burial grounds, including Evergreen Cemetery, Hillcrest Cemetery, and Wedel Cemetery, which provide valuable location data for genealogists tracing local families. Hydrological features such as Little Elm Creek and Knob Creek drain the area, while man-made landmarks like the Veterans Administration Dam and its associated Veterans Administration Lake support the local infrastructure. Smaller communities such as Little Flock and Smith remain identifiable nodes within the expansive network of farm-to-market roads and local lanes.