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2022 Map of Tatum

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Tatum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The boundary between Rusk, Panola, and Gregg Counties defines this corner of East Texas, where the community of Tatum sits as a central hub for local industry and residence. To the south, the expansive waters of Martin Lake dominate the terrain, while the northern reaches are shaped by the winding course of Cherokee Bayou and the eastern arm of Lake Cherokee. This survey illustrates a landscape deeply connected to its local heritage, evidenced by numerous family and community burial grounds such as Harmony Hill Cem, Vinson Cem, and Zion Hill Cem.

Smaller settlements like Easton, Mayflower, and Dirgin are linked by a dense network of farm-to-market roads and county routes. The drainage patterns of Tatum Cr, Taylor Br, and Panther Creek illustrate the low-lying, well-watered geography of the region. Notable landmarks such as Friendship Memorial Gardens and Doc Young Pond provide specific points of interest for those tracing family roots or geographic changes in this tri-county area.