2016 Map of Iron Bridge Dam

About this map

Lake Tawakoni dominates the landscape at the meeting of Rains, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties, its expansive waters defined by descriptive shorelines like Tall Man Reach and Autumn Point. The Iron Bridge Dam sits as the central engineering feature, controlling the flow of the Sabine River and creating a complex network of inlets such as Wolf Cove and Gum Cove. While the water has reshaped much of the valley, the surrounding rural uplands maintain their legacy through family and community landmarks. Researchers will find the small settlement of Flats near the eastern shore, along with several burial sites including Bright Star Cem, Shook Cem, and Morince Cem. The terrain south of the dam remains crisscrossed by creeks like McBee Cr and Koen Cr, showing the transition from the reservoir’s edge to the traditional cattle and farming country of East Texas.