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2010 Map of Phelps

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Phelps and the surrounding Walker County countryside are characterized by a network of small creeks and man-made reservoirs. The landscape is defined by its water management, including the Tillie Lake Dam and the complex of Watson lakes such as Watson South Lake and Watson East Lake. This area north of the Sam Houston National Forest shows a mix of rural settlements and industrial footprint, most notably seen at the Morian-Sam Houston Oil Field.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several significant community landmarks, including the Grant Colony Cemetery near Mount Morian and the Blackjack Cemetery further south. The map also records the location of essential fire and forest management infrastructure like the Four Notch Lookout and Dodge Lookout. These features, along with small communities like Harmony and Pine Valley, reflect the mid-century development and land-use patterns of East Texas.