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2010 Map of Beckville

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Beckville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Beckville serves as the primary hub of this East Texas landscape, where a complex network of county roads branches out into the surrounding piney woods and creek bottoms. The area is defined by its numerous small burial grounds, including Langley Cemetery, Walton Cemetery, and Macedonia Cemetery, which offer valuable locations for genealogists tracing local family histories. Smaller settlements like Holland Quarters and Riderville are situated along these transit corridors, reflecting a decentralized pattern of community development.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with Irons Bayou and Sixmile Creek draining the region's low-lying areas. Man-made features like the 3-H Lake Dam and H and H Lake indicate local water management, while The Sand Hills in the northwest provide a distinct change in the terrain's character. The presence of numerous named branches, such as Knight Branch and Macedonia Branch, suggests a well-watered landscape that has historically supported both agriculture and timber interests.