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2019 Map of Groveton East

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Groveton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The timberlands of the Davy Crockett National Forest dominate the landscape of East Texas, where the Trinity County seat of Groveton transitions into a network of creek drainages and smaller rural settlements. This 2019 survey documents the enduring spatial layout of timber and agriculture, particularly near Josserand and Woodlake. These communities are defined by their proximity to significant water bodies like Piney Cr and Kickapoo Cr, while the presence of Sawmill Rd points to the area's deep-rooted logging history.

Genealogists will find value in the precise locations of historical burial grounds, including Sumpter Cem and Josserand Cem, which reflect the generations of families who established these communities. The map also traces the complex hydrology of the region, from the wetlands surrounding Rice Lake to the meandering courses of Caney Cr and Upper Kickapoo Cr, providing a detailed look at the rural geography of the Piney Woods.