2010 Map of Carlos

About this map

Piedmont and Carlos serve as the primary hubs in this section of Grimes County, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways and managed reservoirs. The northern boundary is dominated by the Gibbons Creek Reservoir, held by the Gibbons Creek Dam, while smaller bodies of water like Carlos Lake and Moody Lake are scattered throughout the lower terrain. This area is particularly rich for genealogical research, containing several distinct burial grounds such as Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Allen Cemetery, Kennard Cemetery, and Little Flock Cemetery. The natural hydrology of the region is driven by Gibbons Creek and Rocky Creek, along with smaller tributaries like Sulphur Branch and Tanyard Branch. These drainage patterns, combined with features like Sulphur Springs, illustrate the historical importance of water access for the small rural communities and farmsteads established here in East Texas.