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2012 Map of Hemphill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Hemphill serves as the focal point of this Sabine County landscape, where the street grid of the town center meets the winding tributaries of the Toledo Bend Reservoir. This survey reflects the region's historical reliance on the land, with the Yellowpine Ranger District Office and the Yellowpine Lookout indicating the significance of forestry and resource management in East Texas. The terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Smith Hill and Coon Hill, while the southeastern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling reach of the reservoir and its numerous branches, including Staveyard Br and Pot Br.

Family history is deeply embedded in the land here, evidenced by a high density of small cemeteries scattered across the countryside. From the central Hemphill City Cem to more remote sites like the Gomer Family Cem and John Smith Cem, these burial grounds provide valuable anchors for genealogical research. The map also traces the complex drainage system of the area, featuring Housen Bayou and the McLemore Hills, illustrating the transition from upland pine forests to the inundated creek beds of the reservoir.