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1983 Map of Grand Bluff

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Grand Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Sabine River carves a serpentine path through this 1983 provisional survey, defining the landscape and the Harrison Co Panola Co boundary. The river's influence is evident in the dense network of oxbow lakes and sloughs, such as Alligator Lake, Basin Lake, and Horseshoe Lake, which suggest a dynamic riparian environment. Named river features like Watt Shoals and Baker Fish Hole provide specific navigational and local landmarks along the water's edge.

Settlement is concentrated near the bluff lines, with Grand Bluff and Horton serving as primary locales amidst the timbered terrain. The topography rises away from the river to heights like Shoemaker Bluff and Rock Hill, while the lowlands are dominated by drainage systems like Caddo Creek and the meandering Caney Slough. This map offers a detailed view of East Texas bottomlands before further modern development, capturing the intricate relationship between the river's hydrology and the small communities that border it.