2022 Map of Hurstown

About this map

Hurstown and the surrounding woodlands of East Texas are documented here in detail, revealing a landscape defined by small settlements and a deep genealogical history. The area is heavily intersected by the Sabine National Forest, where numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Biggers Cem, McWilliams Cem, and the Neuville Family Cem, are preserved within the timberlands. The terrain rises to Big Hill and is drained by a complex network of waterways including Patroon Bayou, Bayou Siep, and Crooked Cr. This survey illustrates the modern rural infrastructure of Shelby County, showing how historical community centers like East Liberty continue to be anchored by institutions like the East Liberty Cem. The distribution of these features highlights the enduring pattern of decentralized hilltop settlements typical of this timber-rich region.