2016 Map of Southeast Palestine

About this map

The town of Palestine sits at the northern edge of this East Texas survey, where the urban grid gives way to a landscape defined by creeks and numerous family-named burial grounds. This region is a vital corridor for those researching Anderson County roots, as it contains a high density of small cemeteries including Chambers Cem, Bell Cem, Campbell Cem, and the Thomas Starr Cem. The terrain rises toward Camp Hill, a prominent landmark overlooking Lake Mary and the winding course of Snake Cr. To the south, the settlement of Elkhart anchor the map near the Garden of Memories Cem, while numerous seasonal waterways like Stills Cr and Frost Cr drain the timbered hills. The transition from the residential streets of Palestine to the rural farm roads illustrates the enduring agricultural and residential patterns of the area.