2013 Map of Jefferson

About this map

The Jefferson Historic District anchors this 2013 study of Marion County, where the grid of Jefferson meets the winding course of Big Cypress Bayou. The landscape north of the city is defined by a complex network of waterways, including Black Cypress Bayou, Scotts Cr, and Hasty Cr, reflecting the region's low-lying drainage patterns. This map documents a mix of agricultural heritage and industrial footprints, seen in the northern reach of the Rodessa Oil Field and the rural clusters of Prospect, Hall, and Payne. Local history researchers will find significant genealogical value in the marking of Oakwood Cem, Mt Sinai Cem, and the Old Foundry Cem. Transportation infrastructure like Manning Field Airport and the network of farm-to-market roads, such as FM-248, demonstrate how this historic river port remains connected to the broader East Texas region.