Wood County Texas map — Wood County is best understood as a network of small towns divided by several lakes rather than a single dominant corridor.
Download the Wood County map
- Map file: County reference map
- File format: ZIP
Table of Contents
Quick Facts
- State: Texas
- County: Wood County
- County seat: Quitman
- Mapped places: Quitman, Mineola, Winnsboro, Hawkins, Alba, Yantis
- Natural features: Lake Fork, Lake Holbrook, Lake Hawkins, pine forest
- Main routes: U.S. 69, State Highway 37
What the Map Shows
Quitman is central, Mineola southwest, Winnsboro north, and Hawkins southeast. Alba and Yantis sit closest to Lake Fork.
County Layout and Location
State Highway 37 connects Quitman with Mineola. Lake Fork occupies the northwest, Lake Hawkins the southeast, and smaller lakes interrupt otherwise forested rural land.
Local Context
Pine forest, farms, and ranches separate the towns. Lake Fork supports fishing and waterfront activity, Mineola has a stronger rail-commercial role, and Quitman remains the civic center.
Ways to Use This Map
- Use Quitman as the central reference
- Place Alba and Yantis around Lake Fork
- Compare Mineola with Hawkins across the county
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Lake Fork matter more than a simple boundary feature?
It organizes the northwest side around fishing, access roads, and lakeside communities.
What distinguishes Mineola from Quitman?
Mineola is the stronger southwestern transport and commercial center, while Quitman is the county seat.
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