2019 Map of Athens

About this map

The city of Athens serves as the focal point of this East Texas survey, revealing a landscape defined by significant hydrological development and local family legacies. Numerous reservoirs and lakes, including the expansive Lake Athens to the east and smaller catchments like Chalmers Lake, South Nichols Lake, and Darby Farms Lake, punctuate the terrain. These water bodies are fed by a network of creeks such as First Caney Cr and Coon Cr. The map's genealogical value is anchored by several burial sites, including Richardson Cem near the city center, and Barker Cem and Davis Cem located in the rural fringes toward the settlement of Baxter. Infrastructure such as the Athens Municipal Airport and a dense network of Farm to Market roads like FM 317 illustrate the modern connectivity of this Henderson County seat.