1946 Map of Merryville

Evidence of early river crossings and community life is scattered throughout the terrain, from the Clines Ferry (Abandoned) on the Sabine to the Hennigan Cem and Bethlehem Ch further inland. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring numerous named water bodies like Bayou Anacoco, Pearce Lake, and Eaves Old River, which reflect a time before modern drainage altered the natural flow of the wetlands. This survey, compiled from 1935 aerial photography, provides a clear view of the road network including U S No 190 and Highway No 143.