2016 Map of Donie

About this map

Donie serves as the northern focal point of this East Texas survey, situated near the Donie Reservoir and the intersection of FM 80 and Highway 164. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of seasonal creek branches and springs, such as Thundering Springs Br and Taylor Springs Br, which drain toward the south. Genealogists and local historians will find several well-preserved rural burial grounds, including Wilsons Chapel Cem, Old Zion Cem, and Jackson Cem, scattered across the undulating terrain. Toward the southern edge, the map reaches the town of Jewett, revealing the transition from agricultural land and creek bottoms like Red Hollow to more developed settlement patterns. The presence of Hub Field and various local routes like Gas Well Rd indicate the ongoing role of resource extraction and rural infrastructure in Freestone and Leon Counties.