2010 Map of Flag Pond

About this map

Somerville Lake dominates the central landscape of this East Texas region, where the winding course of Yegua Creek meets the expansive waters of Flag Pond. The map reveals a land defined by water management and rural settlement, characterized by numerous private reservoirs such as Schindler Lake, Gerland Lake, and Bredthauer Lake, each with its own established dam. This hydrologic pattern suggests a reliance on local water sources for agriculture or livestock in the early 21st century. Cultural markers like Birch Cemetery and Flat Prairie Cemetery provide fixed points of reference for genealogists, while the road network, including FM 180 RD and FM 60, connects scattered homesteads. The intricate network of smaller creeks like Nails Creek, Cedar Creek, and McCoin Creek underscores the complex drainage system feeding into the larger reservoir basin.