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2022 Map of Creslenn Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Trinidad sits at the northern edge of this landscape, overlooking Trinidad Lake and the complex riverine system that marks the confluence of Cedar Creek and the Trinity River. This territory is defined by the winding border between Henderson, Navarro, and Freestone counties, following the erratic path of the river through numerous oxbows and backwaters like Cottonwood Bend and The Cutoff. The terrain is dominated by low-lying wetlands and various reservoirs, including the Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir and Hall Lake, reflecting the intensive water management required in this reach of the Trinity basin.

Local history is anchored by the Princeton Cem in the southwest, while aviation interests are represented by the Sanctuary Ranch Airport. The map documents a rural network of county roads, such as Co RD 1307 and Co RD 4250, which connect scattered homesteads to the river's edge. Natural landmarks like Stephens Lake and Morrison Lake illustrate the seasonal flooding patterns that have long shaped the settlement and agricultural limits of these East Texas bottomlands.