2022 Map of Wyser Bottom

About this map

The Trinity River winds through this landscape, defining a complex network of wetlands and riverbottom land. This 2022 survey documents the lowlands of Wyser Bottom and the elevated overlooks at Cincinnati Bluff and Wyser Bluff. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, identifying numerous family and historical burial sites including Hutchings Alston Haden Family Cem, Cincinnati Cem, and Mason Cem. These names often signify the enduring presence of families who settled the fertile plains near the river long before modern infrastructure like FM 230 crossed the region. To the south and west, the terrain transitions into a dense concentration of named water bodies and oxbow features such as Big Tucker Lake, Moten Lake, and Lost Indian Lake, illustrating the fluid history of the river's path over time.