2016 Map of Cunningham Creek

About this map

The lowlands of the Cass and Marion County line define this landscape, where the meandering course of Black Cypress Bayou and its numerous tributaries create a complex network of wetlands and small lakes. Settlement patterns are concentrated along high ground, evidenced by small family and community burial sites like Henderson Cem, Bear Creek Cem, and Simmons Cem. The map reveals a transition from the dense drainages of Cunningham Creek and Black Cypress Cr to the more developed road networks of Liberty Rd and W Liberty Rd. These local thoroughfares connect the scattered crossings and landmarks of the Piney Woods, including Lacey Bridge and Flat Creek Bridge, illustrating how geography influenced the placement of infrastructure in this corner of East Texas.