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2010 Map of East Hamilton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of East Hamilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Toledo Bend Reservoir dominates the landscape along the Texas-Louisiana border, shaping the peninsula where East Hamilton and Isla are situated. The geography is defined by a dendritic network of inlets and branches, including Lewis Branch, Cox Branch, and the wide waters of Patroon Bayou. These waterways reach deep into the timbered terrain, creating distinct landforms like Bone Ridge and Ball Island.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-named landmarks and burial sites that predate the modern recreational development of the area. Bennetts Cemetery, Harvey Cemetery, and Mason Cemetery are preserved amidst the winding local roads such as Reeves Rd and West Carters Ferry Rd. The Patroon Bayou Recreation Area marks the intersection of the natural landscape and contemporary utility, showing how the reservoir has transformed this pocket of Sabine County into a hub for water-based activity.