2022 Map of Maydelle

About this map

Ghent Mtn rises above a landscape defined by small family cemeteries and the winding headwaters of several East Texas creeks. Located along the boundary between Cherokee and Anderson counties, this area near Mt Hope reflects a pattern of rural settlement where life centered around local churches and burial grounds. Genealogists will find a high concentration of these sites, from the Holleyman Chapel Cem in the south to the Union Grove Cem and Benge Cem near the northern border. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems like One Arm Cr and Gum Cr, which eventually feed toward the Neches River at the southwestern edge. Transport in this region relies on a dense network of county roads, including Iron Bridge Creek Rd and Pine Grove Rd, which connect these dispersed homesteads and landmarks.