1984 Map of Hurstown

About this map

Sabine National Forest dominates this section of Shelby County, where a complex network of waterways defines the landscape. The settlement of Hurstown sits near Doggett Spring, while further south, the communities of East Liberty and Mc Clelland are established along the winding path of Bayou Patroon. This survey captures the rural character of the region in the mid-1980s, documenting a terrain punctuated by elevations like Big Hill and numerous named tributaries. The placement of a Cem in the northeast suggests a long-standing local history tied to these forest clearings. The intricate drainage pattern, featuring Bayou Siepe, Crooked Creek, and Lick Creek, illustrates the hydrological importance of this area within the larger Texas river systems.