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2019 Map of Kountze North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Big Thicket National Preserve dominates this Hardin County landscape, where the dense piney woods are dissected by a complex network of waterways including Village Creek and Turkey Cr. The southern portion of the sheet captures the residential expansion of Kountze, showing the grid of streets like Allen St and Barrett St as they extend into the surrounding timberlands. The intersection of modern infrastructure and long-standing local landmarks is evident in the numerous small family burial grounds that dot the rural sections.

Researchers will find significant genealogical value in the locations of McNeely Cem, William W. Hart Cem, and Olive Cem, which are preserved amidst the forest. The map also traces the Turkey Creek Trail and various unpaved routes like Pan Am Rd and Gore Store Rd, reflecting the area's history as a center for timber management and outdoor conservation. Distinctive terrain features such as Bear Grass Ridge and McNeely Lake further define this East Texas ecological crossroads.