2013 Map of Buck Bay

About this map

Sam Rayburn Reservoir dominates this landscape, its expansive waters and intricate shoreline shaping the settlement patterns of East Texas in the early 21st century. The map reveals how local infrastructure adapts to the reservoir, with recreation hubs like the San Augustine Park Campground and Mill Creek Park Campground positioned along the waterfront. Settlement is concentrated in small communities such as Parkway and Brookland, while family history is preserved in numerous scattered burial grounds including Lakey Cem, Miller Cem, and William's Cem. Distinctive landforms such as Needmore Point and Powell Point reach into the water, surrounded by a dense network of tributaries like Indian Camp Br and Massey-Good Br. This survey provides a precise record of the shoreline and rural road network during a period of established lakeside residence and recreation.