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2019 Map of Bascom

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bascom and New Chapel Hill anchor this rural Smith County landscape, where the east Texas terrain transitions from the edges of Tyler toward the expansive waters of Lake Tyler. The map documents a network of small family cemeteries and natural springs that define the local genealogy, including Saint Viola Cem, Belcher Cem, and the uniquely named Headache Springs.

Drainage systems such as Harris Cr and Prairie Cr feed into localized water bodies like Pinkerton Lake and Pleasant Acres Lake, illustrating the hydrological character of the region. Transportation routes like Old Henderson Hwy and Old Longview Rd connect these smaller communities to the larger hubs of Whitehouse and Elberta, reflecting the late-20th-century growth and residential expansion around the city of Tyler.