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2019 Map of Halls Bluff

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Trinity River defines the boundary between Leon and Houston Counties as it snakes through a landscape of river-bottom wetlands and prominent bluffs. High points like Yellow Bluff, Brookfield Bluff, and Wiggins Bluff overlook a complex network of sloughs and lakes, including Horseshoe Lake, Black Lake, and Hayes Lake. This riverine environment is punctuated by Kickapoo Rapids and the historic crossing at Iron Bridge.

Settlement patterns in the area are rural and dispersed, anchored by the community of Malvern and water sources like Wheeler Springs. For genealogists, the map is a vital resource for locating family burial sites such as Campbell Cem, Smith Cem, and Porter Springs Cem. The transportation network is a mix of state-maintained routes like FM 542 and local farm roads, reflecting the region's agricultural and timber-focused economy.