2016 Map of Van

About this map

Van stands as the primary hub in this East Texas landscape, where the modern corridor of the I-20 Service Road cuts across a region defined by its creek systems and small rural communities. The map highlights the headwaters of the Neches River, which flows south from Rhine Lake, while Big Sandy Creek and Koonce Creek drain the northern reaches. For local historians and genealogists, the survey identifies several key burial grounds including Jones Community Cemetery and Marvin Chapel Cemetery, which anchor the smaller settlements of Jones and Colfax. The terrain is characterized by a series of impoundments like Metzger Lake Number 3 and Poco Lake, reflecting the local water management and agricultural needs of the mid-2010s. Private aviation is also represented by the Wits End Ranch Airport and N D Ranch Airport, tucked away between the county's winding backroads.