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2012 Map of Iron Bridge Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Iron Bridge Dam anchors the eastern edge of Lake Tawakoni on this 2012 survey, where the Sabine River headwaters were transformed into a sprawling reservoir system. The shoreline is defined by numerous points and coves, including Sun Point, Moon Point, and Autumn Point, reflecting the area's development as a regional water resource and recreational hub. Further south, the landscape reverts to a network of creek drainages such as Koen Cr and McBee Cr, where the rural character of Rains County is preserved.

Local history is preserved in several small burial grounds scattered across the terrain, including Shook Cem near the northern shore and Bright Star Cem further inland. The small community of Flats sits near the dam's eastern terminus, while Clifton occupies the western portion of the quadrangle. These settlements are linked by a dense network of farm-to-market and county roads that navigate the complex topography created by the lake's many inlets like Wolf Cove and Gum Cove.