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2013 Map of Cunningham Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cunningham Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Black Cypress Bayou and its numerous tributaries dominate this East Texas landscape, carving a complex network of waterways through the terrain. The settlement of Liberty anchors the southern portion of the map, while smaller communities like Bear Creek and Fairview are connected by a dense grid of county roads. This network illustrates the persistence of rural settlement patterns in the early 21st century, with local infrastructure such as Lacey Bridge and Flat Creek Bridge facilitating movement across the wetlands.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named sites and burial grounds, including Bear Creek Cem, Henderson Cem, Simmons Cem, and Lockett Cem. The hydrography is notably dense, featuring named bodies such as Pruitt Lake, Wallace Lake, and the winding Cunningham Cr. The presence of Caves Spring and Flag Pond further highlights the hydrological character of this region, where the land and water are inextricably linked.