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1983 Map of Lakeport

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Lakeport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Longview expands across the northwestern portion of this East Texas survey, marked by the campus of Le Tourneau College and the industrial infrastructure typical of the region's energy-rich economy. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Sabine River, which serves as a natural boundary between Gregg and Harrison Counties. This area shows a transition from the urban density of the city to the rural communities of Lakeport, Gum Springs, and Estes.

Significant water bodies and drainage systems shape the local geography, including Lake Le Tourneau, Ferguson Lake, and the northern reaches of Lake Cherokee. Notable landmarks such as the County Airport and small rural cemeteries provide important reference points for genealogists and local historians. The map documents a moment in time when traditional crossroads settlements like Elderville remained distinct even as the larger regional centers grew, connected by a network of creeks like Wade Creek and Mason Creek.