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1984 Map of Brushy Creek

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Brushy Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Sabine River serves as the central artery and state boundary in this mid-1980s provisional study, where the waters of the Toledo Bend Reservoir dominate the landscape. To the west, the Sabine National Forest covers much of the Texas side, showing a complex network of drainage features like Brushy Creek and Blue Bayou. The map illustrates the specialized shoreline geography created by the reservoir's inundation, specifically at Ragtown Bay and English Bay.

Historically significant land divisions are clearly marked, including the Las Ormigas Grant Lot No 1 and Las Ormigas Grant Lot No 2, which reflect early Spanish land grants in the region. Small settlements like Brittain are situated near the edge of the forest, providing a glimpse into the rural community structure before further modern development. The numerous named branches, such as Mc Grue Branch and Bowen Branch, suggest a landscape defined by its intricate water systems.