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2012 Map of Grand Saline

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Grand Saline
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Grand Saline dominates the landscape of Van Zandt County, defined by its long-standing relationship with the salt industry. The presence of the Morton Salt Company Lake south of the city center highlights the commercial geography of the early 21st century. The town is laid out on a grid including streets such as W Frank St and Elm St, with the residential and industrial sectors intersected by the V Z 1604 rail line.

Rural expanses to the north and east are marked by a complex network of waterways, including the Sabine River and its tributaries like Caney Cr and Grand Saline Cr. This area preserves several family and community landmarks, such as Rodgers Cem and Woodside Cem, as well as the crossing at Collins Ferry. To the southeast, the small settlement of Sand Flat sits near the headwaters of Chrestman Br, illustrating the transition from the industrial salt works to the timbered bottomlands of the Sabine basin.