2019 Map of Phelps

About this map

The Sam Houston National Forest dominates this section of East Texas, where the piney woods meet a dense network of creeks and small lakes. Centered on the community of Phelps, the landscape is defined by the headwaters of Winters Bayou and Harmon Cr. This area served as a vital timber and agricultural corridor, evidenced by the scattered small settlements and family-associated landmarks. Genealogists and local researchers will find the Grant Colony Cem and Blackjack Cem preserved among the forest tracts, alongside named water bodies like McMillian Lake and Tillie Lake. The eastern edge of Huntsville and the settlement of Dodge show the progression of rural development along the historic transport routes that have long connected Walker County’s primary hubs.