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2016 Map of Fred

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fred
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Fred serves as the central hub of this East Texas landscape, positioned just north of the Tyler Co Hardin Co boundary. The area is defined by a dense network of waterways and drainage systems, including the winding Beech Cr and Franks Br, which feed into larger systems like George Lake. In the southeast, the protected wetlands of the Big Thicket National Preserve are visible near Maple Slough, illustrating the transition from managed timberlands to conserved wilderness.

Transportation and land use patterns are shaped by a complex web of county roads and local routes like FM 92 RD S and Drakeville Rd. Private land interests are evident through features such as the Triple L Hunting Club Rd. The terrain is characterized by numerous small branches, including Charity Br, Drakes Br, and Nixon Br, which intersect the rural road network, highlighting the hydrological complexity of the Piney Woods region.