2010 Map of Wiergate

About this map

Mayflower and Burkeville anchor this East Texas landscape, where the rural road network follows the ridges between complex creek systems. Significant for local genealogists, the map identifies several family-named burial sites including Mitchell Cemetery, Mattox Cemetery, and Eddie Gatson Cemetery, which are scattered throughout the timbered terrain. The hydrology of the area is dominated by the northward flow of Little Cow Creek and Royal Creek, along with smaller tributaries like McNorton Branch and Starks Branch. Near the settlement of Wiergate, the Smith Lake Dam creates a local landmark on Smith Lake. The presence of secondary routes like Indian Hill Rd and County Barn Rd illustrates the long-standing land-use patterns and infrastructure connecting these small communities in Newton County.