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2016 Map of Price

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

New London and the surrounding Rusk County landscape are defined by a dense network of county roads and historic oil-related settlements. The map illustrates a high density of small communities including Old London, Turnertown, and Selman City, reflecting the area's development during the East Texas oil boom. The terrain is deeply etched by a complex drainage system, where Boules Cr and Johnson Cr wind through the hills, creating a fragmented landscape of small ridges and creek bottoms.

Local history and genealogy researchers will find significant value in the documentation of numerous family and community landmarks. Small, often isolated burial grounds such as Asbury Cem, Lee Cem, and Black Jack Cem are clearly marked. The map also records specialized industrial footprints, such as E Texas Refinery Rd near Friars, alongside natural features like Miller Lake and Round Pond. The tri-county junction of Smith, Rusk, and Cherokee counties appears in the southwestern corner, anchoring the map within the broader regional geography.