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2010 Map of Whitt

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Whitt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Whitt and its surrounding rural countryside north of Mineral Wells are defined by a network of ranch roads and water management sites in the early 21st century. The landscape is marked by several hydraulic features, including the Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Dam and the Decker Lake Dam, which control the flow of Salt Branch and Turkey Creek. These engineering projects support a region largely characterized by dispersed homesteads and agricultural operations rather than dense urban centers.

Local settlement patterns are centered on small communities such as Salesville, Peadenville, and the Beula Strip. Genealogists and local historians can trace the intricate network of family-named roads, such as Pemberton Ln and McMillan Rd, which intersect with primary routes like FM 1885. The presence of the Rock Creek Ranch Airport in the northeast near Red Hollow underscores the modern reliance on private aviation for connecting this expansive ranching district.