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2016 Map of Weches

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Weches
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Neches River forms a winding natural boundary between Cherokee and Houston counties, carving a complex landscape of oxbows and swampy lowlands. This riparian corridor is dotted with numerous small bodies of water, including Sawmill Lake, Brushy Lake, and the evocative Chain of Lakes. The terrain south of the river is largely defined by the protected acreage of the Davy Crockett National Forest, where deep drainage systems like Boggy Glade Br and Camp Cr flow through the timberland.

Local history is centered on the settlement of Weches and the uniquely named community of Weeping Mary. For genealogists, the map is particularly valuable for its precise location of several burial sites, including the Dan and Hannah McLean Graves, Easley Cem, and Franklin Cem. Historical transport is anchored by the SH 21 Bridge, which provides a vital crossing over the river bottomlands, connecting these rural East Texas communities to the wider regional road network.