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2016 Map of Bronson

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bronson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bronson stands at the eastern edge of this landscape, situated near the boundary between San Augustine Co and Sabine Co. The area is defined by its deep network of creeks and bayous, including Chiamon Bayou, Tiger Cr, and Sandy Cr, which drain toward the southwestern corner of the sheet. Here, the waters of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir reach into the Angelina National Forest, marking a significant transition from upland timber and agricultural land to the drowned bottomlands of the reservoir.

Family history is preserved in numerous burial sites scattered across the countryside, such as the Beauchamp Family Cem, McClelland Family Cem, and Whitton Family Cem. The settlement pattern follows older routes like Hwy 83 and Timberland Hwy, with rural communities identified by landmarks like the Centerview Cem and Old Centerview Cem. This 2016 survey documents the enduring rural character of East Texas before further modern development altered these traditional family landholdings.