2010 Map of Smithland

About this map

The crossroads of Smithland define the center of this rural East Texas landscape, where local life follows the network of county roads and winding waterways. The map preserves the locations of several burial grounds essential for family history research, including the Rand Cemetery, Whatley Cemetery, and Moseley Cemetery. To the south, the terrain shifts into the complex wetlands and secondary channels of the river system. This area is characterized by features like Jenkins Slough, Old House Slough, and Carters Chute, which cut around the prominent Goat Island. The road network, comprised of routes like Shady Grove Rd and Mount Carmel Rd, connects these scattered settlements and cemeteries, illustrating the persistent rural character of Marion County in the early 21st century.