2010 Map of Shankleville

About this map

Shankleville and its surrounding timberlands in Newton County are documented here in 2010, showing the persistent network of rural communities that define this corner of East Texas. The landscape is structured by a dense web of creeks and bayous, including the winding course of Yellow Bayou and the headwaters of Little Quicksand Creek. In this era, the region maintains its historic settlement patterns, with small community centers like Wiergate and Burkeville connected by Farm to Market roads such as FM 1415. Local heritage is anchored by sites like Simmons Cemetery and Saint Johns Cemetery, which serve as physical links to the families who established these namesake settlements. The inclusion of the Burkeville Lookout Tower and Newton Municipal Airport reflects the dual priorities of forest management and regional connectivity in this pine-heavy terrain.