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2010 Map of Gary

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Gary
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Gary and its surrounding hamlets in Panola County are defined by a complex network of bayous and creeks that drain the East Texas landscape. This early 21st-century topography reveals a pattern of dispersed rural settlements, including Pleasant Ridge, Antioch, and Shady Grove, which are linked by winding roads that respect the natural hydrology. Significant local landmarks like Sixmile Hill and Risinger Hill rise above the drainage basins of Murvaul Creek and Sixmile Creek, providing high ground for established communities.

Family and local history is anchored by several burial grounds, such as the Gary-Taylor Cemetery and Anderson Cemetery, which sit alongside historic transport routes. The presence of Calhoun Lake Dam indicates 20th-century water management within the broader Holmes Bayou system. This map captures the rural character of the region before further modern development, preserving the locations of smaller locales like Woods and specific geographical features like Hooker Branch.