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2019 Map of Cassells-Boykin Park

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Cassells-Boykin Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Sam Rayburn Reservoir dominates this East Texas landscape, where the irregular shoreline of the impoundment meets the managed timberlands of the Angelina National Forest. This modern survey reveals a region defined by outdoor recreation and quiet rural life, centered around the Cassells-Boykin Park settlement. The complex boundary lines of San Augustine, Angelina, and Nacogdoches Counties meet amidst the water, marking the historical intersection of these jurisdictions before the valley was flooded.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in the numerous small burial grounds that dot the peninsula and surrounding ridges. Local family names are anchored to the land through sites like Boykin Cem, Cassels Cem, and Miller Cem. The transport network, including Old Hwy 147 Rd and various forest service routes, follows the topographic fingers that extend into the reservoir, providing access to secluded points like Ashcamp Loop.