1949 Map of Clawson

About this map

The Angelina River meanders along the northern boundary of this 1940s landscape, marking the border between Nacogdoches and Angelina counties. This rural stretch of East Texas is defined by the St Louis Southwestern railroad line, which anchors several small communities and loading points across the terrain. Small settlements like Pollok, Central, and Clawson are connected by a network of local roads and an extensive underground pipe line system. The presence of the Pollok Sch and several family-named burial sites, such as the Pollok Cem and Poskey Cem, points to a well-established community of timber and agricultural families. Much of the northern portion is occupied by the Angelina National Forest, where the topography is shaped by numerous tributaries like Bernaldo Creek and Loco Bayou. This map provides a detailed look at the local geography just after the war, before the expansion of modern infrastructure in the region.