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2010 Map of Wells

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Wells and the nearby community of Redtown anchor this East Texas landscape where the sprawling bottomlands of the Neches River meet a dense network of tributaries. The terrain is defined by its waterways, including the winding course of Devils Bayou and the long drainages of Sapulpa Creek and Durham Creek. These streams create a complex drainage pattern that has long influenced local movement and land use in Cherokee County.

Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks such as Simpson Cemetery and Rowan Cemetery, which serve as permanent markers of the area's rural heritage. The map details an established road system connecting timber and agricultural lands, featuring historic thoroughfares like Old Wells Hwy and Old Bonner Rd. Smaller drainages such as Red Bayou, Watson Branch, and Joiner Branch further segment the area, illustrating the intricate hydrology of the Neches river basin.