2013 Map of Gafford Chapel

About this map

Gafford Chapel stands as a central landmark in this Hopkins County landscape, anchoring a rural network of small communities and family farms. The map reveals a transition between agricultural land and significant water resources, most notably the western reaches of Lake Sulphur Springs. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense drainage system including White Oak Cr, Crooks Cr, and Caney Cr, which feed into the larger reservoirs and dictate the local road patterns. Small settlements like Pleasant Grove, Good Neighbor, and Gafford are connected by a web of county roads and state routes, reflecting the enduring rural character of the region. Local genealogy interest is found in the vicinity of James R Beck Lake and the various creek branches, such as Riley Cr and Horse Pen Cr, which historically influenced the placement of homesteads and early Texas schools.