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2010 Map of Buck Bay

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Buck Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sam Rayburn Reservoir dominates this East Texas landscape, its intricate shoreline defining the geography of San Augustine County in the early 21st century. The map centers on the small community of Parkway, located near the San Augustine Park Campground. The irregular fingers of the lake are fed by numerous tributaries, including Caney Creek, Buck Branch, and Sandy Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find several family-named burial sites along the high ground above the water level, including Lakey Cemetery, Hines Cemetery, and Williams Cemetery near Needmore Point. The road network consists largely of rural routes like Farm-to-Market Road 1751 and FM-705, which provide access to recreational areas such as Powell Park and the Bayou Boat Launch. The transition from the dense woodland areas to the developed recreation sites along Lakeland Rd reflects the importance of the reservoir to the local community and economy.