1984 Map of Beech Bayou

About this map

The boundary between Louisiana and Texas is defined here by the course of the Sabine River, a landscape transformed by the waters of the Toledo Bend Reservoir. This survey shows the region as it appeared in the early 1980s, dominated by the heavily wooded terrain of the Sabine National Forest. The settlement of Alliance stands as the primary community hub, situated amidst a dense network of waterways including Beech Bayou, Hurricane Creek, and Spring Branch. The map captures the intricate shoreline of the reservoir, where flooded creek beds create long, finger-like inlets such as Bayou San Miguel and La Nana Bayou. The geography reflects a transition from traditional riverine bottomlands to a modern managed reservoir system, serving as an essential record for those studying the parish's evolving water table and land use after the damming of the river.