2013 Map of Grand Bluff

About this map

The Sabine River snakes through the heart of Panola County, defining the landscape around the community of Grand Bluff. This region of East Texas is characterized by its complex network of oxbow lakes and sloughs, including Black Lake, Akins Lake, and Little Jernigan Lake, which sit alongside distinctive river features like Black Shoals and Watt Shoals. The presence of the Carthage Gas Field and several "Camp" sites like Kelly Camp points to the area's dual character of natural riparian habitat and industrial resource extraction. Local history is anchored by names such as Grand Bluff Cem and Crossroads Cem, while old road designations like Piney Grove School Rd and Sunny Grove Church Rd hint at the locations of former community centers. Further north, the settlement of Horton sits near the headwaters of Caddo Cr, surrounded by family-named landmarks like Massey Ponds and Shoemaker Bluff.