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1984 Map of East Hamilton

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of East Hamilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Sabine National Forest dominates the western shoreline of the Toledo Bend Reservoir, where the wooded hills of East Texas meet the expansive waters of the state line. This 1984 survey reveals the complex drainage systems that feed into the reservoir, including the winding course of Patroon Bayou and the wide reach of Patroon Bay. The map captures a landscape defined by its transition from timbered upland to the aquatic boundary of the Sabine River, which separates Shelby County from Sabine Parish, Louisiana.

Small settlements like East Hamilton and Isla provide clear points of reference for local historians, while scattered Cem labels offer vital clues for genealogical research. Numerous creeks and branches, such as Martinez Bayou and Bourghs Creek, illustrate the dissected terrain that existed long before the modern water levels were established, showing the enduring geography of the Texas-Louisiana borderlands.