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2013 Map of Lafayette

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lafayette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Big Cypress Cr defines the northern reaches of this East Texas landscape, feeding an intricate system of backwaters including Flanagan Lake, Dundgan Lake, and the Burton Slough. The hydrology of the region is further shaped by Prairie Cr and the Big Slough, creating a complex network of wetlands and small lakes like Lake Sue and Slaton Lake. These water features are interspersed with prominent elevations such as Wilks Mtn, Couch Mtn, and Helms Mtn, which rise above the surrounding creek bottoms.

Small communities and family landmarks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, connected by farm-to-market roads and rural corridors. The settlement of LaFayette serves as a primary local hub, while smaller locales like Holly Springs and Center Point anchor the rural crossroads. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Slaton Cem and family-named features like Pat Miller Hill and Adams Mtn provide specific points of reference for tracing family lineages and historical land use in Upshur County.