2010 Map of Harris Chapel

About this map

The Sabine River meanders through the northern portion of this East Texas landscape, defining a terrain shaped by oxbows and seasonal wetlands. Waterways like Hendricks Lakes, Redman Lakes, and Old River Lakes are prominent features along the river's path, while to the south, the elevation rises toward The Sand Hills and Sterrett Hill. This rural area is anchored by the community of Beckville at the southern edge, with the small settlement of Harris Chapel situated more centrally. Local genealogy and land use patterns are well-documented through several family-named sites, including Watson Cemetery, Williams Cemetery, and Conner Cemetery. Evidence of the region’s early infrastructure and natural resource management is visible at Boards Ferry on the river and the Beckville Lookout, illustrating how the local population interacted with the piney woods and riparian environment of Panola County.