1984 Map of La Rue

About this map

The community of LaRue sits at the intersection of local history and hydrologic importance along the Henderson and Anderson county line. This 1984 provisional survey, based on field checks from 1978, illustrates a landscape heavily defined by water management and private lake systems. Notable water bodies such as Rainbo Lake, Alder Lake, and Fincastle Lake punctuate the terrain, indicating a period of recreational or agricultural development. The settlement of Fincastle serves as a secondary focal point near the central lakes, while a small Cem nearby provides a potential touchpoint for family historians. The drainage pattern is complex, with Caddo Creek and its expansive Caddo Creek Lake dominating the northeast, while Brushy Creek and Indian Creek weave through the southern timberlands. The presence of Pharris Lakes and Mawsy Lake further suggests a region characterized by small-scale impoundments typical of this era in East Texas.