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2019 Map of Durst Lakes

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Durst Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Wells anchors the southwestern corner of this survey, where the convergence of several county roads and FM 1911 marks the primary settlement area in this pocket of East Texas. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Angelina River, which serves as the boundary between Cherokee and Nacogdoches counties. This riparian corridor is a complex network of wetlands and oxbow formations, including the Durst Lakes, Eagle Lake, and the distinctly shaped Horseshoe Lakes. The presence of an Old River Channel and Warner Slough indicates the shifting nature of the river's path over time.

Local history and genealogy are represented by several family or community burial sites, such as Mount Hope Cem, Parkes Cem, and Hester Cem, scattered across the uplands. The terrain is dissected by numerous drainages including Devils Bayou, Turkey Creek, and Bean's Cr, which feed into the river system. The road network, comprising routes like Rusk Ave and McKnight Rd, provides a clear view of the rural habitation patterns in the region.