The community of Melrose and the smaller settlement of Swift anchor this portion of Nacogdoches County, defined by a landscape of creeks and historical transportation corridors. One of the most significant features is the route of El Camino Real, which cuts diagonally across the southern half of the map, tracing an ancient path that linked early Texas settlements. This historic artery remains a prominent fixture alongside local roads like Melrose Blackjack Rd and Jamesville Rd.
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1949 · Lufkin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Platt
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1950 · Platt
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Nacogdoches
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Palestine
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Palestine
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Broaddus
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Martinsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1983 · Woden
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Appleby
USGS Topo · 1:24,000