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1986 Map of Henderson

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Henderson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Sabine River cuts through the heart of this East Texas landscape, marking the shift between the growing oil and timber centers of Longview and Henderson. In the mid-1980s, the region was defined by a mix of intensive industrial use and recreational development. Large Strip Mine operations are prominent between Tatum and Beckville, while the waters of Martin Lake and Murvaul Lake provide significant geographic focal points.

Genealogists and local historians can find a network of established and smaller settlements like Elysian Fields, Chalk Hill, and Old Panola. The transportation infrastructure is anchored by the Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe railroads, which support the industrial corridor alongside major routes like U S 59 and U S 259. The map also captures the quiet corners of the countryside, including Harris Chapel, Beard Church, and Liberty Cem.