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2010 Map of Southwest Palestine

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Southwest Palestine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Fort Houston Cemetery and the surrounding rural landscapes southwest of Palestine represent a dense corridor of Anderson County history. The landscape is defined by the legacy of early industry and geography, featuring Old Salt Works Lake and the Long Lake Oil Field. These landmarks point to the area's diverse economic foundations, from salt production to petroleum extraction. Numerous small family or community burial grounds, such as Magnolia Cemetery and Bacon Cemetery, are scattered across the terrain, providing critical touchpoints for genealogical research.

Waterways like Town Creek and Gum Creek feed toward the Trinity River in the southwest, shaping the placement of early settlements like Tucker. The presença of the Lakeview Assembly and Lakeview Methodist Lake further illustrates the community-focused development of this region. The road network, including the W Point Tap Rd and Salt Works Rd, reflects the historical paths between resource sites and the county seat.