2016 Map of Alba

About this map

Alba and Emory anchor this Northeast Texas landscape, where the rural character of Rains and Wood counties is defined by an intricate network of creeks and small drainages. The Sabine River flows along the southern edge of the survey, a significant waterway that historically shaped the region's development. Local history is etched into the land at sites like the MaGee - McCord Cem and Turner Cem, providing valuable touchpoints for genealogists tracing family roots in the areas surrounding Ginger and Bright Star. The terrain is marked by numerous water bodies including Case Lake and Greenes Lake, reflecting the low-lying, well-watered geography of the Post Oak Savannah. A dense system of country roads, such as RS CO Road 3316 and FM 2795, connects these disparate settlements, illustrating the 21st-century infrastructure laid over traditional agricultural and ranching lands.