The Sabine River carves a winding path across this landscape, serving as the natural boundary between Gregg and Harrison Counties. South of the river, the settlement of Lakeport is anchored by the East-Texas Regional Airport, which occupies a large portion of the southwestern quadrant. This modern survey illustrates the transition from the urban density of Longview to the more dispersed residential and industrial areas near Gum Springs and Estes. The region is defined by its numerous water bodies, ranging from the expansive Lake Cherokee at the southern edge to smaller features like Johnston Lake Number 1 and Mitchell Lake. For those tracing local heritage, Post Oak Cem stands as a point of interest near the southern roadway network, while the intricate system of creeks, including Peatown Br and Massey Br, reveals the drainage patterns that have shaped land use in this part of East Texas.
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1936 · Kilgore
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1940 · Kilgore
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Tyler
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tatum
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1960 · White Oak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1961 · Hallsville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Longview Heights
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Kilgore NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Kilgore SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Tatum
USGS Topo · 1:24,000