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2022 Map of Lanier

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Lanier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The boundary between Cass and Marion Counties defines the southern edge of this East Texas landscape, where the headwaters of Jim Bayou weave through a network of small tributaries. This modern survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, anchored by established settlements like Lanier and Kildare. The terrain is shaped by the presence of Iron Ore Lake and Hall Lake Number 2, reflecting the area's geological and hydrological patterns that have long influenced local land use.

Family history is deeply embedded in the geography of this quadrangle, evidenced by the numerous burial grounds and congregations scattered across the countryside. From the dual components of Salem Cemetery to the Mount Zion Baptist Church and its accompanying cemetery, these sites provide essential touchstones for genealogical research. Small hamlets such as Pruett and Lodi serve as centers for a community still organized around country roads and local landmarks like Whitaker Cemetery and Sunrise Cemetery.