2022 Map of Weeks Settlement

About this map

The timberlands and creek valleys of northern Newton County define this landscape, where family-named landmarks provide a window into the rural heritage of Southeast Texas. The drainage network is particularly dense here, anchored by Big Cow Cr and Little Cow Cr, which meander through the undulating terrain near Twin Hills. Genealogy researchers will find several well-preserved burial grounds, including Weeks Chapel Cem and Hardy Cem, situated along the network of county roads that replaced earlier pioneer trails. The settlement pattern is sparse, centered on small communities like Indian Hills and the southern cluster at Mattox. This 2022 survey also documents the Scrappin Valley Airport in the northern reaches, illustrating how modern aviation infrastructure has been integrated into the traditional landscape of East Texas piney woods and creek bottoms.