2019 Map of Hemphill

About this map

The town of Hemphill serves as a gateway to the dense woodlands of the Sabine National Forest, where the landscape transitions into the sprawling waters of the Toledo Bend Reservoir. This survey highlights a region defined by its timber heritage and family lineage, visible through numerous rural burial grounds such as the Gomer Family Cem, John Smith Cem, and the Baptist Macedonia Church Cem. To the south, the community of Yellowpine sits near the winding course of Conner Cr and the heights of the McLemore Hills. The complex hydrography of the area is evident in the many tributaries feeding the reservoir, including Housen Bayou and Sulphur Lick Br. These waterways and small impoundments like City Lake Number 2 illustrate the importance of water management and recreation in this East Texas borderland.