2019 Map of Keechi

About this map

The lowlands of the Freestone and Leon County border are defined here by the winding course of Upper Keechi Cr and its many tributaries, including Alligator Cr and Brook Spring Br. This landscape is dotted with small private lakes and sloughs, such as Keechi Lake, Bess Lake, and T B Pickens Lake, which reflect a rural economy tied to the local hydrology. The area retains its historical character through numerous family and community burial grounds, including Plum Creek Cem, Keechi Cem, and Willis Cem, many of which are situated near old thoroughfares like FM 489 and Rocky Mount Rd. The drainage patterns of Jelly Slough and Tan Yard Br emphasize the intricate network of creeks that have shaped local settlement and land use across this part of East Texas.