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2016 Map of Tatum

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Tatum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Martin Lake dominates the southern landscape of this Northeast Texas region, straddling the boundary between Rusk and Panola Counties. The topography is defined by a network of waterways including Cherokee Bayou in the north and the winding course of Tatum Cr. The town of Tatum sits as a central hub, where several farm-to-market roads and local routes like Hill St converge. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern rural character of the area, balancing industrial water resources with small settlements like Easton, Mayflower, and Dirgin.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the documentation of established burial sites such as Harmony Hill Cem and Martin Cem. The map provides a precise look at the interface between natural features like Doc Young Pond and the extensive grid of county roads that connect these communities. The presence of Lake Cherokee in the northwest further highlights the importance of managed water systems to the local geography.