2016 Map of Lake Murvaul

About this map

Lake Murvaul dominates the landscape of Panola County, its irregular shoreline punctuated by numerous named points including Smith Point, Lampin Point, and Ritter Point. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern topography of the area near Buncome, where the water is fed by a network of tributaries such as Sixmile Cr, Fallwell Cr, and Murvaul Cr. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, identifying many family-named and community burial grounds scattered across the terrain, from the Thomas Family Cem in the east to the Heath Cem and Union Murvaul Cem in the west. Elevated terrain like Stonewall Hill rises above the drainage basins of Indian Cr and Davis Br, showing the contrast between the low-lying wetlands and the surrounding ridges in this portion of East Texas.