1984 Map of Boykin Spring

About this map

The Angelina National Forest dominates this East Texas landscape, where the confluence of the Neches River and numerous tributaries define the local geography. Surveyed in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the map captures a transition point in the Piney Woods where the northern reach of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir begins to back into the creeks. This area is defined by its recreation and water resources, notably featuring Boykin Spring Lake and the nearby Boykin Spring. Further south along the river drainage, Bouton Lake and the distinctive Blue Hole serve as key landmarks for those studying the hydrologic history of the Angelina and Jasper County lines. The terrain is characterized by subtle rises like Cyclone Hill and a dense network of named drainages, including Millstead Branch and Big Creek, reflecting the intricate watershed management of the mid-century forest service era.