Loading map...

2020 Map of Merryville North

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Merryville North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Sabine River carves a winding course along the border of Texas and Louisiana, defining the character of this wetland landscape north of Merryville. The river’s migratory history is evident in the numerous oxbows and cutoffs that now form distinct water bodies such as Eaves Old River, Horseshoe Lake, and Moon Lake. Near a prominent curve known as Steamboat Bend, the terrain is a complex of sloughs and lakes, including Kimney Lake and Sand Lake, which suggest a long-standing reliance on the river system for navigation and industry.

Upland from the river bottoms, the settlement of Junction and the outskirts of Merryville are connected by a network of rural roads like Browning RD and Eaves Loop. Local history is anchored by sites like Hennigan Cem and Old Union Cem, located on the higher ground away from the floodplains. This map reflects a region where the natural dynamics of the Trout Cr and Sabine River systems continue to shape the placement of homes and parish infrastructure.