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2016 Map of Van Alstyne

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Van Alstyne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Van Alstyne and the southern edge of Howe define this corridor along the border of Grayson and Collin counties. Modern transportation infrastructure is prominent, centered on the US Hwy 75 thoroughfare and local connectors like FM 121. The residential and commercial layout of Van Alstyne is clearly mapped, showing a grid including N Preston St and S Waco St that reflects its growth as a regional hub. South of the town center, the J & W Windy Hill Airport serves the local aviation needs of this North Texas community.

Rural land use is characterized by several family and community landmarks, such as Morris Cem, Cannon Cem, and Baker Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The landscape is naturally drained by the forks of local waterways, including W Prong Sister Grove Cr and Hurricane Cr. The transition from the more developed streets of Van Alstyne to the surrounding agricultural tracts is evidenced by long-established routes like Old Hwy 6 and Taylor Cemetary Rd.