2019 Map of Gist

About this map

High Prairie and Myrtle Prairie anchor this corner of southeast Texas, where the landscape is defined by the complex water systems of the Big Thicket region. The boundary between Jasper and Newton counties runs north-to-south, bisected by the straight trajectory of Main St. The terrain is dominated by low-lying wetlands and sluggish drainage patterns, evidenced by Gum Slough and Dognash Gully. Historical connectivity is visible through a network of local roads such as Gist Rd and FM 2246 Rd, which traverse the marshy reaches of White Bay Br and Hollis Marsh. This map provides a clear view of the rural settlement patterns and hydrological features that have historically shaped the borderlands of these two counties.