2010 Map of Texla

About this map

Cow Bayou and its numerous tributaries, including Tiger Creek and Caney Creek, dominate the drainage patterns of this corner of Orange County. The landscape is characterized by a network of winding local roads and modern residential developments such as Maple Crest Acres and Lakewood on the outskirts of Vidor. Farther north, the small community of Texla sits near the upper reaches of Cole Creek. Local history is preserved in small family and community burial grounds, specifically Singleton Cemetery and Linscomb Cemetery. The presence of Jenkins Airport and the grid of thoroughfares like Texla Rd and Bland Rd indicate a rural-suburban interface typical of Southeast Texas in the early 21st century. This survey documents the area's continued reliance on the bayou systems for drainage and the expansion of residential clusters into former timber or agricultural lands.