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2010 Map of Colmesneil

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Colmesneil
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Colmesneil serves as the primary hub of this East Texas landscape, situated at the intersection of local routes like FM 256 and Old Rockland Rd. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways, including Belts Creek, Lively Branch, and the interestingly named Graveyard Branch. Significant water bodies such as Lake Amanda and Rileys Lake provide focal points for the community, while the surrounding hills—Blackland Hill, Sand Hill, and Dogwood Hill—give shape to the local geography.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the documentation of several family-named landmarks and resting places, notably Mann Cemetery and Egypt Cemetery. The map also captures smaller locales such as Cima, located northeast of the main town. The drainage patterns of the Neches River basin are evident here through the numerous branches and creeks, such as Tanyard Branch and Silver Run Branch, which underscore the region's historic reliance on its water resources for early settlement and industry.