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Tatum.

Its Census reference point is in Tertiary Uplands, within South Central Plains. Beckville lies about 6.2 miles southeast of Tatum by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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The Martin Lake Power Plant in Tatum, Texas, United States.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

The Martin Lake Power Plant in Tatum, Texas, United States.

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THE SETTINGTertiary Uplands
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYPanola County · Rusk County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Tatum on the map

THE TATUM LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Tertiary Uplands setting.

Tatum city has 3.78 square miles of land in Panola County, Rusk County. Its Census reference point is in Tertiary Uplands, within South Central Plains.

The Piney Woods occupy irregular plains at the western edge of the southern forest belt. Pine and hardwood landscapes alternate with wider river corridors such as the Red River valley.

Regional context: South Central Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

One place name. 2 county geographies.

Tatum intersects 2 county geographies: Panola County, Rusk County. A Tatum mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Panola CountyRusk County

Tatum by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Tatum, or 0% of its total area. It is 2.7 percentage points lower than the 2.7% recorded for Texas. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Tatum city has 3.1 times the land area of nearby Beckville city (1.22 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Tatum land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Start with the right county for Tatum

Which of Panola County, Rusk County appears on the tax bill? Save that county’s parcel number along with the street or map location. A city name by itself is not sufficient for this cross-county place.

02

Read the Tertiary Uplands setting

Tertiary Uplands belongs to South Central Plains. Does the tract lie on wooded upland or a river bottom, and are timber, survey and road-access records available?

03

Check the route, beyond Beckville

Beckville is 6.2 miles southeast of the Tatum reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Tatum resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON TATUM

USGS National Map

Begin at 32.3159° N, 94.5189° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Tatum ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Panola

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Panola ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Rusk

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Rusk ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Tatum data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Tertiary Uplands

Explore the agency mapping behind the South Central Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Texas landowner resources

TWDB data, apps, and maps

Official Texas groundwater, water-supply, and flood-related mapping resources.

TWDB groundwater viewer

State groundwater records and mapped aquifer, well, and management-area context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Tatum.

Beckville lies about 6.2 miles southeast of Tatum by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Tatum in context

NSEWBeckville · 6.2 miles1Easton · 6.2 miles2Lake Cherokee · 8.3 miles3Lakeport · 12.8 miles4Hallsville · 13 miles5Carthage · 15.5 miles6OUTER RING: 15.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Beckville6.2 mi · city
  2. 2
    Easton6.2 mi · city
  3. 3
    Lake Cherokee8.3 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Lakeport12.8 mi · city
  5. 5
    Hallsville13 mi · city
  6. 6
    Carthage15.5 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Texas; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Tatum
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

Which county records apply to a Tatum parcel?+

Tatum intersects 2 county geographies: Panola County, Rusk County. A Tatum mailing address alone cannot choose the right record office; use the county and parcel identifier on the tax bill or deed.

Is every Tatum property in Tertiary Uplands?+

No. Tertiary Uplands is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Tatum boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Beckville as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6.2 miles southeast of Tatum’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Tatum?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Tatum.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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