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2016 Map of Venus

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The border of Johnson Co and Ellis Co bisects this landscape, where the established grid of the town of Venus meets the industrial and suburban expansion of Midlothian. This mid-2010s survey reveals a terrain defined by significant water management and industrial footprints, notably the Cement Plant Lake and the nearby operations of Ward. These large-scale developments contrast with the traditional rural layout found near Mountain Peak and the legacy of the Newton Cem, which remains a quiet landmark amid the intensifying transport networks of the region.

Waterways like Soap Creek and Cottonwood Creek weave through the undulating landscape, which is increasingly segmented by residential subdivisions with names like Ghost Ridge Dr and Pikes Peak Dr. The map also captures specialized recreational and organizational sites, such as the Camp Hoblitzelle Lake in the southeast, reflecting the diverse land use as the area transitions from its agricultural roots toward a more complex suburban and industrial character.