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2013 Map of Wright Patman Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Wright Patman Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Wright Patman Lake dominates this 2013 landscape, representing a significant modification of the Sulphur River drainage system in Bowie County. The lake’s sprawling shoreline is punctuated by Bells Island and recreational access points like the Elliott Bluff Boat Ramp and Clear Springs Park. Near the northern boundary, the Hollaway Cem serves as a small but vital link to the area's pioneer past, while the settlement of Sherwood Forrest reflects the shift toward residential development and lakeside living.

Transportation corridors are defined by crossings such as the McCartney Bridge, linking landmasses across the winding inlets of the reservoir. A network of local roads like Poor Boy Rd and Cotton Ford Rd provide a view of the rural-to-recreational transition. Natural hydrology remains visible through smaller tributaries like Akin Cr and Elliott Cr, which feed into the larger basin, while Caver Lake sits just east of the main reservoir body.