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2013 Map of Manning

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Manning
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Manning and the surrounding piney woods of Angelina County are defined by a complex network of creeks including Buck Cr, Caney Cr, and Shawnee Cr. The landscape is a mix of small settlements and industrial water features, most notably the Manning Mill Ponds and Manning Club Lake south of the main townsite. This topography reflects the timber-driven economy that has long shaped this part of East Texas.

Local family history is rooted in several scattered burial grounds such as Treadwell Cem, Carrell Cem, and Renfro Cem. The presence of Bufords Field Airport near the community of Shawnee Prairie indicates a transition toward modern infrastructure amidst the traditional rural landscape. Elevation markers like Bill Hill provide orientation across a terrain heavily dissected by smaller tributaries like Brushy Cr and Possum Trot Cr.