Percilla and the surrounding farm-to-market roads of Houston County reveal a landscape shaped by rural community hubs and natural springs. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of San Pedro Cr and Ioni Cr, with notable landmarks like Houston Mound rising above the creek bottoms. Small settlements such as Salmon and Union Crossing anchor the western portion of the map, while Mound City serves as a northern reference point. Local genealogy is well-documented through numerous burial grounds, including the Gulceville Cem and Dunham Harmon Cem. The presence of Green Springs and Yarborough Springs suggests the historical importance of reliable water sources for early residents in this region of East Texas, where the road network follows established paths like Lost Springs Ranch Rd through the creek-dissected hills.
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1950 · Crockett NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Grapeland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Crockett NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1951 · Elkhart
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Slocum
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Palestine
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Palestine
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Hays Spring
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Palestine
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
1982 · Percilla
USGS Topo · 1:24,000