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1984 Map of Cross Roads

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Cross Roads
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Cross Roads and the surrounding rural landscape of east Texas are captured in this mid-1980s field study. The geography is defined by a dense network of private and recreational water bodies, ranging from Hollywood Lake in the north to the southern cluster of Fishermans Lake, Gator Lake, and Bass Haven Lake. This concentration of small lakes, often associated with local surnames like McElvaney Lake and Perryman Lake, suggests a period of post-war land development focused on recreation and rural residential life.

The map also delineates the jurisdictional boundary between Henderson Co and Anderson Co. Natural drainage is provided by numerous winding waterways including Tick Branch, Turkey Creek, and Wildcat Creek. To the northeast, the settlement of Shady Oaks sits near the edge of the survey area. While primarily agricultural and residential, the land shows signs of local industry through several noted Gravel Pits, providing a complete picture of the area's transition into the late 20th century.