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2012 Map of Minter

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Minter
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The N Sulphur River and S Sulphur River define the hydraulic character of this Northeast Texas landscape, where low-lying drainage basins meet the dispersed agricultural settlements of Delta County. Small communities like Minter and Kensing serve as focal points for local history, each anchored by its respective burial grounds, the Minter Cem and Kensing Cem. The network of farm roads and county routes, such as Farm Road 196 and Farm Road 905, connects isolated points like Rock Ford and Taylortown.

Tracing the path of Dry Cr and Bee Bayou reveals the intricate water system feeding into the larger river forks. Topographic variation is subtle here, with Robertson Hill standing as a rare named landmark amidst the creek-fed prairies. This survey captures a moment in the early 21st century when the rural structure of the region remained tied to these small hubs and their family-linked cemeteries.