2016 Map of Carlos

About this map

Piedmont and Carlos serve as the primary hubs in this central Grimes County landscape, defined by a network of creeks and small reservoirs. The map documents a rural transition where water resources like Gibbons Cr Reservoir and Carlos Lake dominate the northern terrain, while the south is etched by Rocky Cr and its many tributaries. Of particular interest to genealogists are several rural burial grounds, including Pleasant Hill Cem and Little Flock Cem, which mark long-established community centers. The presence of both Piedmont Springs and Sulphur Springs points to the area's geological history of natural mineral waters. This 2016 survey captures a landscape of cattle guards and county roads, where traditional settlements like Piedmont persist alongside modern hydrologic infrastructure and family-named landmarks like Allen Cem.