2016 Map of Tarkington Prairie

About this map

Tarkington Prairie and the community of Macedonia anchor this portrait of the coastal plain landscape in southeast Texas. The map reveals a complex hydrologic network defined by sluggish water bodies and drainage channels, including Gaylor Lake, Silver Bit Lake, and Palmer Lake. Small family-named landmarks like the Boothe Cem and Lums Cem provide anchor points for genealogists researching the local lineage of Liberty County. The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage features such as Indian Gulley and Thickets Cr, which wind through the wooded areas of Tarkington Woods. The road network, including the prominent FM 787e and numerous county roads like Co RD 2212, reflects the rural development and land divisions of the early 21st century.