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2013 Map of Minden

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The crossroads of Minden and the nearby community of Brachfield anchor this southeastern Rusk County landscape, where small rural settlements are tied together by a network of farm-to-market roads like FM-1798 and FM-95. The area is deeply marked by its local history, evidenced by numerous family burial grounds and early community landmarks such as Old Minden Cem, Hughes Cem, and the Little Family Cem.

Hydrology plays a defining role in the local geography, with a dense system of tributaries including Murvaul Cr, Irons Bayou, and Welch Springs Br feeding the regional watershed. The presence of Lake Mann and specialized drainage features like Billy Ditch suggests a landscape managed for both agriculture and local water needs. This documentation provides a clear view of the rural East Texas interior as it appeared in the early 21st century.