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2013 Map of Melrose

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Melrose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Melrose and Swift anchor this portion of Nacogdoches County, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of creek drainages and country roads. The hydrology of the region is notably intricate, with streams such as Amaladeros Cr, Puenta Suelas Cr, and Polysot Cr carving through the terrain. To the south, Oil Springs Br hints at the historic petroleum activity of the area.

A network of local routes, including Prosperie Rd and Vigilantie Rd, connects these rural communities and agricultural lands. Genealogists and local researchers will find Pilgrim Cem in the northeast, providing a specific point of reference for family history in the timbered hills near Bakers Br. The map also traces the paths of Moss Cr and Rector Cr, which flow through the central and western sections, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have shaped local settlement for generations.