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2024 Map of Merryville North

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Merryville North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Sabine River forms a winding natural border between Texas and Louisiana on this sheet, defining a landscape of oxbow lakes, sloughs, and intricate wetlands. The river's historical importance to navigation is evidenced by names like Steamboat Bend and the location of Clines Ferry, which provided vital connectivity across the state line before modern bridges dominated the region. Numerous named water bodies such as Alligator Lake, Chain Lakes, and Moon Lake fill the floodplain, illustrating the shifting course of the river over time.

Human settlement is concentrated on the higher ground of the eastern bank, primarily in the communities of Merryville and Junction. Local family history is preserved at the Old Union Cem in the north and Hennigan Cem further south. The transportation network reflects a mix of timber-country parish roads and historical corridors, including N Railroad St in Merryville, which points to the town's industrial roots in a region long defined by the river and the rail.