2019 Map of Harris Chapel

About this map

Beckville and Tatum anchor the southwestern and western portions of this 2019 survey, representing the modern landscape of Panola and Rusk counties. The northern boundary is defined by the winding course of the Sabine River, which feeds a complex system of wetlands including Hendricks Lakes, Trout Lake, and Redman Lakes. The hydrology here is dense, with multiple sloughs like Gandia Slough and Cypress Slough intersecting the lowlands near the Harrison County line. For those tracing local family history, several prominent burial sites are recorded across the terrain, including Watson Cem, Williams Cem, and Conner Cem. The transition from the river bottomlands to the interior is marked by numerous named tributaries such as Mulberry Cr and Hogan Cr, illustrating the well-watered character of this corner of East Texas.