2016 Map of Nome

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Pine Island Bayou meanders along the boundary of Hardin and Jefferson Counties, defining a landscape of low-lying prairies and seasonal sloughs in Southeast Texas. This 2016 survey documents the rural character of the region, where wide-open spaces like Swift Prairie and Whitehead Prairie are interspersed with complex drainage systems including Merchant Slough and Six-Ten Slough. The settlement of Nome serves as a local hub near the southern edge, while the historic communities of Sour Lake and Grayburg sit near the northern border. Cultural and genealogical markers are prominent, with the Grayburg Cem, Berry Cem, and Pivoto Cem providing vital points for family history research. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Lower Neches Valley Authority Canal, reflecting the area's ongoing management of water resources for agriculture and industry.