2019 Map of Mount Herman

About this map

The settlement of Aiken occupies the center of this landscape, situated at the intersection of local routes in northwestern Shelby County. This 2019 survey documents a terrain defined by the complex hydrology of the Sabine River watershed, where the Pinkston Reservoir and Pearl Lake provide significant water storage for the region. The map captures a transition point between three counties, with the Shelby Co / San Augustine Co line and the San Augustine Co / Nacogdoches Co border crossing the southern reaches. Numerous named drainage systems, including Sandy Cr and Little Iron Ore Cr, weave through the elevations, creating a dense network of creek valleys. Genealogists will find historical value in the presence of rural burial sites like Sardis Cem near the southern border and Lucas Cem to the east, both providing clues to the area's early family settlements.