2022 Map of Bascom

About this map

The community of Bascom sits at the heart of this Smith County landscape, characterized by the winding tributaries of Harris Cr and Prairie Cr that feed into the northern reaches of Lake Tyler. This area southeast of Tyler shows a transition from suburban expansion near the University of Texas at Tyler to more traditional rural settlement patterns. Genealogy researchers will find an exceptional density of family and community burial grounds, including the Edwards-Emmanuel Cem, Belcher Cem, and the Saint Violet Cem to the north. The presence of newer landmarks like the East Texas Islamic Society Cem alongside established sites such as Bascom Cem reflects the evolving cultural fabric of the region. Local infrastructure is defined by a network of county roads and the Old Henderson Hwy, connecting small residential clusters like New Chapel Hill and Elberta to the larger centers of Whitehouse and Tyler.