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2019 Map of Atoy

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Atoy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bradford Mtn stands as a prominent topographic landmark in this section of Cherokee County, where the headwaters of numerous creeks begin their descent through the East Texas piney woods. The 2019 landscape is defined by its rural cemetery network, which serves as a vital record for family historians tracing local lineages. Sites such as Walker Cem, Meredith Cem, and Macedonia Cem are scattered across the terrain, often located near small, unincorporated communities like Atoy and Elm Grove.

Water plays a central role in the geography here, with the branching paths of Horse Cr, Mule Cr, and Cooke Cr cutting through the countryside. In the northeast, the Rutherford Slough and Mud Cr create a complex wetland environment near Reklaw. This area maintains a traditional settlement pattern where small clusters of homes and family plots are connected by an extensive network of county roads, preserving the quiet, agricultural character of the region.