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2013 Map of Carroll

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Carroll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Carroll and the surrounding Van Zandt County countryside are defined by a network of creeks and small lakes feeding into the Neches River. This 2013 landscape shows a pattern of rural settlements including Primrose, Midway, and Redland, many of which are connected by a web of county roads and farm-to-market routes. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial grounds such as Galena Cem, Dover Cem, and the Jacob Cem, which serve as quiet landmarks of family history across the terrain.

The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, with Prairie Cr, Caney Cr, and Horsley Cr carving through the land. Prominent water bodies like Stark Lake, Hunter Brush Lake, and Butler Lake are interspersed with several smaller ponds, illustrating the importance of local water management in this part of East Texas. The path of Interstate 20 cuts across the northern section, contrasting with the older, winding paths of streams like Mill Break Cr.