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2019 Map of Kilgore SW

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Kilgore SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Overton and New London anchor the southern reach of this East Texas terrain, where the convergence of Smith, Rusk, and Gregg counties creates a landscape defined by creek drainage and family heritage. The map documents a dense network of county roads that navigate the headwaters of Rabbit Cr and Wilds Cr, tracing a pattern of rural development around established settlements like Laird Hill.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial sites across the quadrangle, including the Choice Cem, Thompson Cem, and Mount Comfort Cem. Water features such as North Overton Lake and Powers Lake provide clear landmarks for identifying local property boundaries. The survey reflects the contemporary layout of this oil-rich region, detailing how modern infrastructure follows the historical contours of the land established by early Texas settlers.