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2013 Map of McGee Bend

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sam Rayburn Reservoir dominates this East Texas landscape, its expansive waters defining the recreational and residential character of the area. The northern reaches of the reservoir are punctuated by several public spaces, including Powell Park Campground and Rayburn Park Campground, while the settlement of Powell sits just inland from the western shoreline. To the south, the community of Sam Rayburn has developed a dense network of residential streets such as Wingate Blvd and Lakeshore Dr that follow the intricate peninsulas of the lake.

Beneath the modern development, the map preserves older local landmarks like Townsend Cem and McGee Cem, offering essential data for genealogists. The terrain transitions from the developed lakeside to the timbered drainage basins of the Angelina River and Mill Cr. Prominent elevations like McGee Hill and Hi Truett Hill rise above the network of creeks including Beef Cr and Alligator Cr, illustrating the rugged topography that existed before and after the reservoir's creation.