2022 Map of Iron Bridge Dam

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Lake Tawakoni dominates the northern half of this landscape, its complex shoreline defined by points and reaches including Sun Point, Tall Man Reach, and White Deer Reach. Formed by the damming of the Sabine River, the reservoir has fundamentally reshaped the geography of this border region between Rains, Hunt, and Van Zandt counties. South of the dam, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of creek drainages such as McBee Cr and Koen Cr. Genealogists will find several notable local burial grounds including Bright Star Cem and Shooks Cem, which stand near the water's edge. The small settlements of Farkleberry and Flats remain linked by a network of county roads that navigate the bays of the lake, reflecting the area's development into a recreational and residential hub centered around the artificial shoreline.