The Neches River winds through this East Texas landscape, defining a region characterized by small rural settlements and numerous family burial grounds. Centered around Sweet Union, Plain, and Mount Vernon, the map reveals a community deeply rooted in its local geography. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family and community graveyards, including the McKinney and Wells Family Cemetery, Walker Cemetery, and Durham Cemetery. The presence of the Malibu Club Dam on Conner Creek and crossings like Ernest Anderson Crossing reflect the local interaction with the river systems. Much of the western portion is managed through a network of forestry roads, including Big Slough Wilderness Rd, while the Mouth of Hickory Creek Campground serves as a notable landmark where Hickory Creek meets the Neches.
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1946 · Alto
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Kennard NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Ratcliff
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Centralia
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Kennard
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Wells
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Wells SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Centralia
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Kennard NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Ratcliff
USGS Topo · 1:24,000