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1959 Map of Merryville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Merryville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Sabine River meanders along the state line in this 1959 study of the borderlands between Texas and Louisiana. This map documents a landscape defined by its waterways and timber-related settlements, from Wiergate and Burkeville in the north to the rail hub of Merryville in the south. The terrain is crisscrossed by family-named landmarks like Shankleville and Simmonsville, alongside numerous rural spiritual centers such as Mt Olive Ch, Quicksand Ch, and Trout Creek Ch.

Industry and natural resources are evident through the Merryville Oil Field and scattered Gravel Pits, while the Colorado and Santa Fe railroad provides the primary industrial artery. The intricate hydrography includes oxbow lakes like Horseshoe Lake and Alligator Lake, illustrating the river's historical shifting path through Newton Co and Beauregard Parish. Local genealogists will find value in the specific placement of the Hennigan Cem and St Johns Cem.