2013 Map of Selfs

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Coffee Mill Lake and Lake Crockett anchor the northern landscape of this Fannin County region, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of creek drainages including Bois d'Arc Cr and Honey Grove Cr. The settlement pattern is characterized by small, dispersed communities such as Allens Chapel, Allen Point, Selfs, and Sash, each linked by a grid of county roads and farm-to-market routes like FM 100. This area preserves a high concentration of local heritage sites, with several small burial grounds including Wilks Cem, Shiloh Cem, and New Salem Cem situated near these rural hubs. The convergence of multiple watercourses, such as Spoonamore Cr and Allens Cr, suggests a historical reliance on these natural drainage basins for the agricultural development of northeastern Texas. The geography here reflects a stable rural identity where family-named landmarks and small-scale community centers remain the primary points of orientation.