2012 Map of Avalon

About this map

Chambers Creek meanders through the heart of this Ellis County landscape, defining the agricultural character of the region south of Waxahachie. The rural community of Avalon serves as a central hub, where local routes like Lumpkin Rd and Jack Eason Rd converge. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several historic burial grounds, including Forreston Cem, Hughes Cem, and Dean Cem, often situated near early family settlements like Lumkins. The terrain is shaped by a dense network of tributaries such as Onion Creek and Hog Creek, illustrating the drainage patterns that have supported farming in this part of Texas for generations. Small, scattered water features like Fort Lake further characterize the rural acreage surrounding the quiet crossroads of Lone Cedar.