2013 Map of Colita

About this map

Livingston Reservoir defines the southwestern edge of this East Texas landscape, where the waters meet a network of creek drainages in Polk County. The settlement of Colita and the nearby Bethel Cem serve as focal points for local history and genealogy, situated among a maze of timberlands and rural routes. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Kickapoo Cr, Steam Mill Cr, and Bear Cr carving through the terrain, suggesting a history tied to the regional lumber industry and cattle ranching. Transportation is marked by long-standing paths like Old Groveton Rd and Perkins Ranch Rd, which connect isolated homesteads and family lands such as those reached via Josserand Rd. The map illustrates the contemporary rural character of the area, balancing water management and traditional land use near the Carmona Lake vicinity.