2022 Map of Carroll

About this map

The Neches River winds through the heart of this landscape, marking the boundary between Van Zandt and Smith counties. The terrain is characterized by a high density of small water bodies and drainage systems, including Young Lake, Hunter Brush Lake, and the meandering Prairie Cr. This area of East Texas exhibits a dispersed settlement pattern typical of its agricultural roots, anchored by the communities of Carroll in the northeast and Edom and Redland to the south. For those researching local families, the map is remarkably dense with burial sites. Genealogists can locate New Harmony Cem, Frontier Red Hill Cem, Galena Cem, and Prairie Creek Cem, among others, which serve as primary anchors for the region's historical family names and community centers. The northern portion is bisected by the modern path of Interstate 20, contrasting with the web of older county roads like Co RD 4912 that connect the scattered farmsteads.