Loading map...

2024 Map of Pine Mountain SW

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Pine Mountain SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Smiths Crossroads and the surrounding woodlands of Harris County define this landscape, where the southern foothills transition into the Pine Mountain ridge. The map documents a rural community deeply anchored by its religious and commemorative sites, including Smith Chapel United Methodist Church and the nearby Beech Springs Baptist Church. For genealogists, the density of family-named and church-affiliated burial grounds such as Smith Hattox Cem, Hadley Cem, and Geter Cem offers a detailed record of the area's long-standing residents.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with numerous tributaries like Mountain Oak Creek and Barnes Creek feeding into larger bodies such as Lake Ida and Tabernacle Camp Lake. The southeastern corner shows the fringes of Hamilton and the Harris County Airport, contrasting the traditional crossroads settlements of Hopewell with modern infrastructure. This 2024 data reflects a landscape that maintains its rural character while supporting active community centers and localized aviation.