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2010 Map of Northwest Palestine

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Northwest Palestine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The North Side Historic District and South Side Historic District anchor the city of Palestine in the southeastern corner of this map, highlighting the preservation of its urban core. The landscape is heavily defined by small-scale hydraulic infrastructure, featuring numerous reservoirs such as Wolf Creek Lake, Upper City Lake, and Broughton Lake, each supported by dedicated dams. This concentration of managed water resources suggests a history of careful municipal and agricultural water planning in this part of Anderson County.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and burial sites throughout the rural outskirts. From the Fort Houston Cemetery in the north to the Gatewood-Shelton Gin in town, the map documents a mix of industrial heritage and legacy landholdings. Scattered rural institutions like the Foster School and numerous cemeteries, including Jerusalem Cemetery and Butler Cemetery, provide a detailed record of the community's footprint beyond the city limits.