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1984 Map of McGee Bend

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of McGee Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Sam Rayburn Reservoir dominates the northwestern portion of this 1984 survey, its broad waters covering the lowlands along the Angelina River. The landscape is a mix of dense woodlands and emerging residential development, most notably at Rayburn Country near the reservoir's eastern shore. Much of the surrounding terrain is protected within the Angelina National Forest, where a network of tributary creeks including Alligator Creek, Beef Creek, and Hog Creek carve through the East Texas timberland.

Elevated landmarks like McGee Hill and Hi Truett Hill offer a view of the intricate hydrology that defines the Jasper County and San Augustine County border. The map captures the region during a period of transition, where established rural areas like Powell coexist with modern recreational infrastructure centered on the massive reservoir. Local history researchers can trace the course of the river through McGee Bend and locate named drainage features such as Mill Creek and Cypress Branch.