1984 Map of Chireno South

About this map

The Attoyac River serves as the dividing line between Nacogdoches and San Augustine counties, carving a winding path through a landscape dominated by the southern reaches of the Angelina National Forest. This 1984 provisional edition highlights the expansion of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir at the southern edge of the quadrangle, where the river's flow begins to back up into wider waters. Small community centers such as Chireno, Peterson, Goodwin, and Johnson are scattered across the higher ground, connected by a network of rural roads that navigate around numerous drainage systems like Amaladeros Creek, Lick Creek, and Logroulle Creek. The map provides a look at East Texas timberlands and riparian zones just before significant modern development, capturing the specific geography of small-scale settlements situated near the confluence of the river and its many named branches.