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2022 Map of Chireno South

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Chireno South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Chireno and the southern forest lands of East Texas are defined by the winding course of the Attoyac River, which forms the meandering boundary between Nacogdoches and San Augustine counties. The landscape transitions from the upland settlements around the Lower Chireno Cem into the dense timber of the Angelina National Forest. This riverine system feeds into the northern reaches of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir, where numerous creeks like Spears Creek and Lagroulle Creek carve through the wooded terrain.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high concentration of significant burial sites marking the region's heritage, including the Antioch Baptist Church Cem, Woolam Cem, and the Saint John Cem. These locations, along with natural landmarks such as Bullock Springs, reflect a pattern of rural community life established long before the development of the reservoir altered the southern drainage. The network of local roads like Cottingham Bridge Rd and Smyrna Rd provides a detailed view of the traditional connections between these family-named landmarks.