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2012 Map of Merryville North

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Merryville North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Sabine River winds through the heart of this landscape along the Louisiana-Texas border, defining a complex system of oxbows and backwaters. In the early 2010s, this region north of Merryville is characterized by its intricate water features, including Steamboat Bend, Alligator Lake, and the Chain Lakes. These natural formations are side-by-side with industrial footprints like the Merryville Oil Field and the Bayyou Anacoco Gas Field, illustrating the area's dual character as both a riverine wilderness and a site of resource extraction.

Genealogical interest is found in the scattered rural infrastructure, such as Hennigan Cem and the settlement of Junction. A dense network of family-named roads, such as Jewel Cooley Rd and Dude Hickman Rd, crisscross the area between Bayou Anacoco and the primary river channel. To the northeast, Camp Anacoco sits near the edge of the wetlands, marking a focal point for local activity near the Texas line.