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2016 Map of Hooks

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The town of Hooks sits at the northern end of this Bowie County landscape, serving as a hub for the surrounding rural territory. The map reveals a dense network of family-named burial grounds and small settlements that speak to the deep genealogical roots of the area. Just west of the main town lies Whaley, while to the south, the terrain is defined by water management and creek systems. Significant water bodies like Caney Cr Reservoir and Elliott Cr Reservoir break up the wooded and agricultural plots, while numerous creeks including Barkman Cr, Panther Cr, and Nettles Cr drain the landscape.

Local history is preserved in the high concentration of small cemeteries, such as Wilder Cem, Till Cem, and the Collon Plot. These landmarks, along with named residential developments like Elliott Plot, provide researchers with a clear view of how land ownership and community clusters were organized in the early 21st century. The infrastructure is characterized by a mix of state and county roads, such as FM 560 and FM 1398, connecting these disparate rural sites.