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2022 Map of Celeste

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Celeste and Kingston serve as the primary hubs in this north Texas landscape, situated along a primary transportation corridor that divides the drainage systems of the region. The map captures a detailed network of county roads and farm-to-market routes, such as FM 272 and FM 1562, which connect dispersed rural homesteads to these central settlements. For those researching family history in the area, the map highlights significant local landmarks including Nicholson Cem, Celeste Cem, and Kingston Cem.

The physical geography is defined by numerous waterways that meander through the lowlands, most notably the Cowleech Fork Sabine River and the S Sulphur River. These river systems, along with tributaries like Mustang Cr, Rainbow Cr, and Hickory Creek, illustrate the complex hydrology of the Fannin Co Hunt Co border area, where the agricultural land is carved by intricate creek beds and seasonal drainage channels.