2022 Map of Tom

About this map

The settlement of Tom and the winding course of the Red River define this corner of McCurtain County near the borders of Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas. The river's dynamic nature is evident in prominent landforms like Severn Island, the Bailey Cut-off, and Billy Hall Bend, where the channel creates a complex boundary between states. To the north, the landscape is heavily influenced by the southern reaches of the Ouachita National Forest, a terrain characterized by numerous water bodies including Ward Lake, Clear Lake, and Grassy Lake. Local history is well-represented by several family and community burial sites, including Harris Cem, Byrms Cem, Manning Cem, Pine Ridge Cem, and Lennox Hill Cem. The area is interlaced with local routes like FM 2735 and Rock Hollow Ln, supporting a rural landscape shaped by timber and the meandering river valley.