2019 Map of Lake Murvaul

About this map

Lake Murvaul dominates this corner of Panola County, its irregular shoreline defined by numerous points and bays such as Smith Point, Lampin Point, and Long Bay. The surrounding landscape is a complex network of creek drainage and rural homesteads, where the geography is often marked by family names, seen in landmarks like Stonewall Hill and the series of small family burial grounds that dot the woods. Genealogists will find a significant concentration of local history at sites like the Union Murvaul Cem, Heath Long Cem, and the Ross Etheridge Cem. The settlement pattern centers on small communities such as Gary City, Buncome, and Daniels, all connected by a web of farm-to-market roads including FM 1970 and FM 1971. The terrain is deeply etched by watercourses like Sixmile Cr, W Fork Indian Cr, and Stephenson Cr, which feed into the central reservoir.