1984 Map of Bevil Oaks

About this map

The Big Thicket National Preserve dominates this coastal plain landscape, where dense woodlands meet the intricate drainage systems of the Texas Gulf Coast. Meandering through the center of the sheet, Pine Island Bayou serves as the primary hydrological artery, flanked by a complex network of named gullies and sloughs such as Coon Marsh Gully and Grassy Pond Slough. These water features define the local geography, separating the newer residential development at Bevil Oaks from the older, more dispersed settlements like Bonwell and Pine Ridge. The transition from the protected thicket to open areas like Sour Lake Prairie illustrates the diverse ecology of Jefferson and Hardin Counties. Local landmarks such as Fertitta Lake and Goleman provide specific points of interest for those tracing the development of this humid, forested region.