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2016 Map of Phalba

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Phalba
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Phalba and the surrounding Van Zandt County countryside are defined by a network of creeks and small impoundments including Lake Phalba, Andrews Lake, and Bush Lake. The landscape transition from the wet lowlands of the Wet Lacy Fork to the elevation of Sand Hill highlights the varied topography of this East Texas region. Small settlements like Jackson and Tundra serve as focal points for a rural road network that connects disparate farmsteads and family landholdings.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established landmarks such as Morris Cem and Chinquapin Cem, which anchor the community's history to the land. The presence of Rhines Roost Airport north of Pollard Lake illustrates the modernization of transport in this traditionally agricultural area. The numerous named watercourses, including Purtis Cr and Alligator Cr, trace the natural drainage patterns that have shaped land use and settlement since the 19th century.