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2022 Map of McGee Bend

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of McGee Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Sam Rayburn Reservoir dominates this landscape on the border of San Augustine Co and Jasper Co, where the impounded waters of the Angelina River meet Ayish Bayou. Much of the shoreline and surrounding terrain is protected within the Angelina National Forest, a region defined by complex creek systems such as Alligator Creek and Beef Cr. Local history is anchored by the small settlement of Sam Rayburn and the prominent McGee Bend, where the reservoir curves around high ground.

Researchers will find family-named landmarks and cemeteries that predate the modern recreational landscape. Townsend Cem and McGee Cem are located near the western boundary, providing important data for genealogists tracing early residents of the area. The terrain transitions from the low-lying reservoir flats to elevations like McGee Hill and Hi Truett Hill, reflecting the characteristic topography of this East Texas timber and water district.