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1955 Map of Bessmay, 1965 Print
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1955 Map of Bessmay

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Sabine River marks the eastern boundary of this mid-century landscape, where the Texas-Louisiana border winds through a network of wetlands including Black Marsh and Negro Marsh. The terrain is defined by a distinct mix of low-lying baygalls and higher ground, notably Farrell Baygall and Bumpy Baygall in the north and several expansive flats like High Prairie, Blacks Prairie, and Long Prairie. This distribution of land suggests a settlement pattern tied to the slightly elevated ridges, where small communities and family-named locations such as Banker Hill and Robertson were established.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain