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2019 Map of Colliers Creek

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Colliers Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Marshall and the surrounding rural landscapes of Harrison County are captured in this modern survey, revealing a network of creeks and country roads south of the city center. The terrain is defined by its drainage system, where the waters of Colliers Cr and Eightmile Cr wind through the lowlands towards Quapaw Cr and Caddo Cr. This hydrological pattern has long influenced local settlement, with smaller communities like Gill established along the transit corridors that parallel these waterways.

Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family landmarks and burial sites such as Blocker Cem and Gill Cem. The map provides a contemporary view of established thoroughfares like Old Elysian Fields Rd and Liberty Church Rd, which continue to serve as the backbone for rural connectivity in East Texas. The transition from the urban edge of Marshall to the forested creek bottoms illustrates the enduring land-use patterns of the region.