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2010 Map of Van Lake

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Van Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Van and the surrounding Van Zandt County countryside are defined by a sophisticated network of small-scale water management systems and rural settlements. This 2010 survey reveals a landscape heavily modified by earthen dams, creating numerous private and communal water bodies such as Van Lake, Campbell Lake, and Marsh Lake. The settlement pattern remains largely dispersed, with established clusters at Jamestown and Garden Valley connected by a web of county roads and farm-to-market routes.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of small rural burial grounds like Dickerson Cemetery, Bowman Cemetery, and Bunkley Cemetery. The northern boundary is shaped by the Sabine River, which serves as the primary drainage for the area's numerous creeks, including Village Creek and Caney Creek. The inclusion of landmarks like Wisdom Temple and the series of numbered reservoirs known as World Challenge Lake Number 1 provides a detailed look at the local community structure and infrastructure in the early 21st century.