2010 Map of Van

About this map

The Van Oil Field anchors the eastern edge of this landscape, reflecting the long-standing petroleum heritage of the region. This 2010 survey illustrates a rural-industrial balance, where the developing town of Van sits amidst a network of older settlements like Colfax, Pruitt, and Jones. The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the course of the Neches River and its tributaries, including Glade Branch and Pole Branch. Genealogists will find several burial grounds preserved here, such as Pace Cemetery, Oakes Cemetery, and Marvin Chapel Cemetery, which mark the early social centers of these communities. Water management is a visible priority across the terrain, evidenced by numerous small impoundments like Metzger Lake, Rhine Lake, and Poco Lake, along with a series of engineered structures such as Metzger Dam Number 1 and Poco Club Dam.