2010 Map of Marquez

About this map

The Navasota River meanders through this portion of Leon County, defining a landscape of wetlands, sloughs, and drainage basins. Small settlements and rural hubs such as Marquez, Ridge, and Venetia are connected by a network of county roads, including Old River Rd and Grassy Lake Rd. The area is characterized by numerous small water bodies and impoundments like Wolf Lake, Artesian Lake, and Antelope Lake, which suggest a history of local water management for agriculture or ranching. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several local burial grounds, including Winn Cemetery, Holly Cemetery, and Kaster Cemetery. The terrain is marked by subtle rises such as Payne Hill, while creeks like Steele Creek and Red Oak Creek feed into the broader river system, illustrating the hydrology of east-central Texas during this period.