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1964 Map of Long Lake

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Long Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Trinity River dominates this mid-century landscape along the borders of Anderson, Freestone, and Leon counties. A winding network of oxbow lakes and sloughs, including Big Lake, Blue Lake, and the namesake Long Lake, defines the low-lying basin where the river periodically shifts its course. The Long Lake Field points to the area's subterranean resources, marked by several Drill Hole locations and a Quarry south of the main river bend.

Settlement is concentrated along the higher ground and transportation corridors, particularly the Missouri Pacific railroad. Local community life is centered at the junction of Tucker and the settlement of Long Lake, featuring the Mt Pilgrim Ch and Green Bay High Sch. This map provides a detailed view of the interaction between the natural water systems and the rural infrastructure of East Texas during the 1960s.