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Nearest Communities to Sparks Crossing,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Sparks Crossing, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Sparks Crossing:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small community in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Please note that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance starting from Sparks Crossing.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Although our information shows that the community of Sparks Crossing<2> is historic,<3> it would have been located within present day Lampasas County.

The following 6 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Lampasas County: Bell, Burnet, Coryell, Hamilton, Mills & San Saba.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 87 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Sparks Crossing. Of these communities, 72 are located in counties other than Lampasas County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<4> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Sparks Crossing (which is Lampasas County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Sparks Crossing

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Lampasas County   (where Sparks Crossing resides)
    • County Seat for Lampasas:   Lampasas
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Sparks Crossing   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Sparks Crossing.
      • Lampasas
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Radio Junction
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radio Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radio Junction
        • Radio Junction is located in Lampasas County
      • Shortall
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shortall have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shortall
        • Shortall is located in Lampasas County
      • Hallmark Crossing
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallmark Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallmark Crossing
        • Hallmark Crossing is located in Lampasas County
      • Brooks Crossing
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brooks Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brooks Crossing
        • Brooks Crossing is located in Lampasas County
      • Rumley
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rumley have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rumley
        • Rumley is located in Lampasas County
      • Kempner
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kempner have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kempner
        • Kempner is located in Lampasas County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,160 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kempner <5>
      • Nix
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
      • Izoro
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Continue List   (6 more) ...
        • Adamsville
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adamsville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adamsville
          • Adamsville is located in Lampasas County
        • Lometa
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
        • Senterfitt ‑ Historic
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Senterfitt have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Senterfitt
          • Senterfitt is located in Lampasas County
        • Faubion Crossing
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Faubion Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faubion Crossing
          • Faubion Crossing is located in Lampasas County
        • Moline
          (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moline have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moline
          • Moline is located in Lampasas County
        • Red Bluff Crossing
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Bluff Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Bluff Crossing
          • Red Bluff Crossing is located in Lampasas County
  • Bell County
    • County Website:   www.bellcountytx.com/
    • County Seat for Bell:   Belton
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Sparks Crossing   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Sparks Crossing.
      • Copperas Cove
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copperas Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copperas Cove
        • Copperas Cove is located in Bell County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 33,498 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Copperas Cove <5>
      • Maxdale ‑ Historic
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maxdale have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maxdale
        • Maxdale is located in Bell County
      • Fort Hood
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Chaffee Village
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaffee Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaffee Village
        • Chaffee Village is located in Bell County
      • Ding Dong
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • McNair Village
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McNair Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McNair Village
        • McNair Village is located in Bell County
      • Mountain View Estates
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View Estates
        • Mountain View Estates is located in Bell County
      • Killeen
        (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Killeen have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Killeen
        • Killeen is located in Bell County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 153,991 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Killeen <5>
      • Walker Village
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walker Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walker Village
        • Walker Village is located in Bell County
      • Lone Star
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Star have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Star
        • Lone Star is located in Bell County
      • Youngsport
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Youngsport have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Youngsport
        • Youngsport is located in Bell County
      • Harker Heights
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harker Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harker Heights
        • Harker Heights is located in Bell County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 33,071 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harker Heights <5>
      • Cedar Valley
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Valley
        • Cedar Valley is located in Bell County
      • Curry Crossing
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Curry Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Curry Crossing
        • Curry Crossing is located in Bell County
  • Burnet County
    • County Seat for Burnet:   Burnet
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Sparks Crossing   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Sparks Crossing.
      • Sunnylane
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnylane have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnylane
        • Sunnylane is located in Burnet County
      • Lake Victor
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Victor have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Victor
        • Lake Victor is located in Burnet County
      • Watson
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watson have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watson
        • Watson is located in Burnet County
      • Naruna
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Oakalla
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakalla have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakalla
        • Oakalla is located in Burnet County
      • Shady Grove
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Grove
        • Shady Grove is located in Burnet County
      • Briggs
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Briggs have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Briggs
        • Briggs is located in Burnet County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Briggs <5>
      • Joppa
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Joppa have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joppa
        • Joppa is located in Burnet County
      • Mahomet
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mahomet have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mahomet
        • Mahomet is located in Burnet County
      • Silver Creek Village
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silver Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silver Creek Village
        • Silver Creek Village is located in Burnet County
      • Burnet
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Bertram
        (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bertram have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bertram
        • Bertram is located in Burnet County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,520 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bertram <5>
      • Continue List   (5 more) ...
        • Gandy
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gandy have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gandy
          • Gandy is located in Burnet County
        • Oatmeal
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
        • Sudduth
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sudduth have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sudduth
          • Sudduth is located in Burnet County
        • Fairland
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairland have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairland
          • Fairland is located in Burnet County
        • Mormon Mill ‑ Historic
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
  • Coryell County
    • County Seat for Coryell:   Gatesville
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Sparks Crossing   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Sparks Crossing.
      • Topsey
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Topsey have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Topsey
        • Topsey is located in Coryell County
      • Kay Bee Heights
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kay Bee Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kay Bee Heights
        • Kay Bee Heights is located in Coryell County
      • Montague Village
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montague Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montague Village
        • Montague Village is located in Coryell County
      • Comanche Village I
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Comanche Village I have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comanche Village I
        • Comanche Village I is located in Coryell County
      • Comanche Village II
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Comanche Village II have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comanche Village II
        • Comanche Village II is located in Coryell County
      • Comanche Village III
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Comanche Village III have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Comanche Village III
        • Comanche Village III is located in Coryell County
      • Antelope Crossing
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Antelope Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Antelope Crossing
        • Antelope Crossing is located in Coryell County
      • House Crossing
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for House Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for House Crossing
        • House Crossing is located in Coryell County
      • Pidcoke
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pidcoke have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pidcoke
        • Pidcoke is located in Coryell County
      • Jackson Crossing
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson Crossing
        • Jackson Crossing is located in Coryell County
      • Slater
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Slater have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slater
        • Slater is located in Coryell County
      • Middle Crossing
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Middle Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Middle Crossing
        • Middle Crossing is located in Coryell County
      • Continue List   (10 more) ...
        • Bee House
          (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
        • Saint Elijah Village
          (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Elijah Village have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Elijah Village
          • Saint Elijah Village is located in Coryell County
        • Pearl
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pearl have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pearl
          • Pearl is located in Coryell County
        • King
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for King. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<7>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King
          • King is located in Coryell County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to King
          • From Sparks Crossing to King
        • Mason Crossing ‑ Historic
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
        • Evant
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evant have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evant
          • Evant is located in Coryell County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 412 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evant <5>
        • South Purmela
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Purmela have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Purmela
          • South Purmela is located in Coryell County
        • Arnett
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arnett have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arnett
          • Arnett is located in Coryell County
        • Riggs Ford
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Riggs Ford have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Riggs Ford
          • Riggs Ford is located in Coryell County
        • Purmela
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purmela have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purmela
          • Purmela is located in Coryell County
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Purmela <5>
  • Hamilton County
  • Llano County
  • Mills County
    • County Seat for Mills:   Goldthwaite
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Sparks Crossing   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Sparks Crossing.
      • Scallorn
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scallorn have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scallorn
        • Scallorn is located in Mills County
      • Pleasant Grove
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Grove
        • Pleasant Grove is located in Mills County
      • Star
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star
        • Star is located in Mills County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Star <5>
      • Castor
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castor have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castor
        • Castor is located in Mills County
  • San Saba County
    • County Website:   www.sansabacounty.org/
    • County Seat for San Saba:   San Saba
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Sparks Crossing   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Sparks Crossing.
      • Bend
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Hicks Crossing
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks Crossing
        • Hicks Crossing is located in San Saba County
      • High Valley
        (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for High Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Valley
        • High Valley is located in San Saba County
      • Rough Creek Crossing
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rough Creek Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rough Creek Crossing
        • Rough Creek Crossing is located in San Saba County
      • Chappel
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chappel have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chappel
        • Chappel is located in San Saba County
  • Williamson County
    • County Website:   www.wilco.org/
    • County Seat for Williamson:   Georgetown
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Sparks Crossing   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Sparks Crossing.
      • Greens Crossing
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greens Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greens Crossing
        • Greens Crossing is located in Williamson County
      • Florence
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Florence have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Florence
        • Florence is located in Williamson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,304 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Florence <5>
      • Andice
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Liberty Hill
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty Hill
        • Liberty Hill is located in Williamson County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,549 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Liberty Hill <5>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Sparks Crossing) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sparks Crossing. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.0708, Longitude: -98.1351       In this case, the coordinates for Sparks Crossing have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>It's a common practice for mapmakers to remove the apostrophe from possessive names. So Sparks Crossing may originally have been Spark's Crossing. Sometimes the trailing 's' might be dropped altogether, in which case Sparks Crossing might be written as Spark Crossing. For more information, please visit our Genealogy Helper Page for Sparks Crossing.
<3>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Sparks Crossing, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.
<4>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<5>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<6>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<7>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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