
Montalba anchors the southwestern corner of this landscape, where the terrain begins its ascent toward the prominent Pine Mountain. The area is defined by a dense network of country roads, such as FM 837, winding through a series of creek drainages including Mound Prairie Creek and Walnut Creek. For those researching local family histories, this map is exceptionally detailed regarding burial sites, documenting Paces Chapel Cem, Calhoun Cem, and Hopewell Cem among others across the rural countryside. Significant wetlands like Beaver Marsh and Evergreen Marsh are noted near the center of the sheet, illustrating the low-lying drainage patterns that have shaped land use and road placement. The inclusion of the Briar Lakes Ranch Airport suggests the continued modern utility of this primarily agricultural and wooded region of East Texas.
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1949 · Palestine
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Frankston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Athens
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Tennessee Colony
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Athens
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Palestine
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Frankston
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Tennessee Colony
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Palestine
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Tyler
USGS Topo · 1:250,000