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2022 Map of Elwood

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Elwood and Midway anchor this pocket of East Texas, where the boundaries of Leon, Houston, and Madison counties meet along the Trinity River. The landscape is defined by its water systems and cattle history, evidenced by Cattle Trail Rd and the broad expanse of Goose Prairie in the east. Regional connectivity is highlighted by the Old San Antonio Rd, which intersects with several local routes that serve as the backbone for rural homesteads and agricultural operations.

Family history and local heritage are preserved in several burial grounds, including Alphin Cem, Elwood Cem, and Tanyard Cem. The drainage patterns of Larrison Cr, Boggy Creek, and Cobb Cr carve through the terrain, leading toward significant water bodies like Big Dickey Lake and Slaughter Lake. In the northeast, Trinity Field and the unusual topography of The Canyon provide specific landmarks for those researching the physical evolution and land use of this river-adjacent territory.