2013 Map of Bear Creek

About this map

Winters Bayou and the E Fork San Jacinto River define this stretch of San Jacinto County, where small settlements like Magnolia, Bear Creek, and Oak Grove sit within a landscape marked by timber and early industry. The presence of the Mercy Oil Field and the Shell Hunter Camp suggest a rural economy driven by natural resource extraction and seasonal recreation. Local history is anchored by the Purkerson Cem near the center of the sheet, while transportation and commerce are represented by the Lake Bay Gall Airport. Dozens of small waterways, including Hickman Br, Bradley Br, and Whisky Br, feed into the larger river system, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the East Texas Piney Woods region.