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2022 Map of Butler

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Butler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The settlement of Butler serves as the central point for this 2022 survey of Freestone County, where the landscape is defined by the transition from upland ridges to the bottomlands of the Trinity River. This eastern boundary where Freestone and Anderson counties meet is characterized by a complex network of waterways, including the winding Jelly Slough and Red Lake. The mapping reveals a rural infrastructure of county roads and private lanes that connect several family and community landmarks, providing a clear record of local heritage in this part of Texas.

Genealogists will find the locations of numerous burial sites such as Shiloh Cem, Sand Hill Cem, and Pine Top Cem particularly valuable for tracing early family footprints. The water management in the region is evident through features like Indian Creek Lake and Pearson Lake, which break up the wooded terrain. From the banks of Edwards Cr to the confluence at Saline Br, the map captures the rural character of the area in the early 21st century.