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2012 Map of Waxahachie

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Waxahachie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Waxahachie Creek flows through the heart of Ellis County, defining the landscape south of the city center. This early 21st-century survey reveals a significant concentration of preserved architectural heritage, specifically within the Ellis County Courthouse Historic District and the West End Historic District. The mapping of the Wyatt Street Shotgun House Historic District highlights specialized local preservation efforts alongside traditional residential growth.

Suburban development and transit corridors like the S Interstate Highway 35 E and the W Hwy 287 Byp frame the community, while smaller settlements such as Sterrett and Rockett remain distinct to the north and east. Aviation history is noted by O'brien Airpark and Hurn Airport, while educational and religious infrastructure is anchored by the Southwestern Assemblies Of God Univ. Water features like Katy Lake and Lake Clopton provide local landmarks amidst the shifting landscape of North Texas.