2022 Map of Long Lake

About this map

The Trinity River defines the western edge of this landscape, carving a wide floodplain shared by Anderson, Freestone, and Leon Counties. This low-lying river bottom is a labyrinth of oxbow lakes and drainage channels, including Cedar Lake, Blue Lake, and the extensive Salt Water Slough. The settlement of Long Lake sits near the namesake water body in the southern reach of the map, while Tucker occupies higher ground to the northeast. The geography here is dominated by the slow movement of water through the Keechie Cr and Caney Cr systems, creating a complex network of wetlands and seasonal sloughs. Historically, this area represents a transition between the uplands and the fertile, flood-prone bottomlands of East Texas, where transport is dictated by the passage across these numerous named lakes and creeks.