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2012 Map of Patroon South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Patroon Bayou and its numerous tributaries, including Mushottuba Cr and Colorow Cr, define the drainage patterns of this East Texas landscape. The settlement of Patroon sits in the northwest, while the small community of Sexton occupies the central crossroads where FM 330 meets the primary local thoroughfare. The terrain rises to notable high points at Matlock Hills and Forse Mtn, showing the undulating wooded character typical of Shelby County.

Local genealogy is well-documented through a high density of rural burial grounds such as Corinth Cem, Williams Family Cem, and Munnerlyn Cem. These sites, alongside landmarks like Alexanders Store, reflect a longstanding pattern of dispersed rural settlement. The map also traces various Forest Service routes, such as Forest RD 121, which weave through the creek-dissected topography, illustrating the area's mix of private family land and managed timber or forest resources.