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2012 Map of Big Sandy

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Big Sandy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Big Sandy serves as the primary hub on this map, situated where numerous local roads converge and the terrain begins its descent toward the wide river bottom. To the south, the Sabine River meanders in complex loops, creating a landscape of sloughs and basins including Green Lake and the smaller Carter Cr. This riparian environment contrasts with the northern elevations, marked by Pinnacle Mtn and the various creeks like Ballard Br and Big Sandy Cr that feed into the larger system.

Genealogists will find a significant distribution of burial sites across the landscape, from the Hoover Cem in the north to the Waters Bluff Cem near the river. The map also traces a network of rural settlements and community spaces, such as Center Point and Wilkins, alongside recreational and institutional sites including the Seventh Day Adventist Camp and Camp Natowa. The presence of the Ambassador College Reservoir and Gladewater Hunt and Fish Club Lake further illustrates how water management has shaped local land use in this part of Upshur County.