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1963 Map of Apple Springs

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Apple Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Apple Springs and the surrounding woodlands of the Davy Crockett National Forest define this 1963 survey of eastern Trinity County. The landscape is a dense network of watercourses and small settlements, including the historically significant community of Nigton and the smaller outpost at Helmic. These small centers are connected by narrow roads that wind through the timberlands, interspersed with local landmarks like the Mt Zion Cem and the nearby Mt Zion Lookout.

The hydrography of the region is notably intricate, with drainage systems like Alabama Creek and Hackberry Creek feeding into the Neches River bottomlands. Along the northeastern edge, the river's influence is evident in features such as Old River Island, Faglea Lake, and the sharp oxbow of Viney Bend. While predominantly forested, localized industry is marked by a Gravel Pit near the northern boundary, illustrating the area's rural economic character.