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2016 Map of Bassett

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bassett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Sulphur River carves a complex course through this Bowie and Cass County borderland, defining a landscape dominated by expansive bottomlands and numerous oxbow features. The low-lying terrain is marked by distinct water bodies including Calver Lake, Mudd Lake, Blue Lake, and Thomas Lake, which together illustrate the shifting hydrology of the river basin. To the northeast, Wright Patman Lake begins to influence the drainage patterns of local tributaries like Bassett Cr and Brooks Cr.

Small communities and family landmarks provide significant genealogical context across the uplands. Siloam, Bassett, Darden, and Simms serve as the primary settlement hubs, connected by a network of farm-to-market roads. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, such as Cedar Grove Cem, Morris Cem, and Powell Cem, while names like Thomas Cr and Kruse Br suggest the long-standing influence of early resident families in this corner of Northeast Texas.