1951 Map of Jacksonville

South of the city, the topography rises toward Ghent Mountain and the expansive Fairchild State Forest. Rural life is centered around community landmarks such as Pierce Chapel, Maydelle, and Craft Sch. Along the Neches River, which forms the boundary with Anderson County, the terrain is dotted with small lakes and ponds like Hurricane Lake and Indian Pond. An interesting historical detail is the Mt Hope Sch (Abandoned) in the southeast, providing a specific marker for genealogists tracing local school districts of the era.