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2016 Map of Gist

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The low-lying wetlands and grassy expanses of the Southeast Texas coastal plain define this landscape along the Jasper and Newton county line. Large open reaches of High Prairie and Myrtle Prairie are segmented by an intricate network of sluggish watercourses, including the winding Gum Slough and the eastern stretches of Cypress Cr. The terrain is characterized by subtle elevation changes that give rise to features like White Bay and the marshy grounds of Hollis Marsh near the northern boundary.

Transportation through this marshy environment is facilitated by a grid of rural routes such as Gist Rd and FM 2246 Rd, which connect scattered homesteads and local resource areas. The presence of named drainages like Dognash Gully and Coon Bayou underscores the hydrological complexity of the region, illustrating how water dictates the placement of roads and property boundaries in this part of the Piney Woods.