2019 Map of Irene

About this map

Pelham and the surrounding rural landscapes of Navarro Co and Hill Co are defined by the convergence of several major drainage systems into the eastern waters of Navarro Mills Lake. The terrain is characterized by a network of creeks and branches, including Richland Cr, White Rock Cr, and Ash Cr, which carve through the agricultural lands. This era shows a well-established system of farm-to-market roads, such as FM 744 and FM 1946, connecting small settlements like Irene and Emmett. Family and community history is deeply rooted here, evidenced by the numerous cemeteries scattered across the quadrangle, such as Salem Cem, Graham Cem, and Antioch Cem. The landscape also features modern water management structures like the Soil Conservation Service Site 89 Reservoir, illustrating the ongoing efforts to regulate the flow of Post Oak Cr and Little Cottonwood Cr toward the larger lake downstream.