1954 Map of Negreet

About this map

The Sabine River defines the border between Louisiana and Texas in this mid-century survey, a region characterized by dense woodlands and a complex network of bayous and creeks. Within the Sabine National Forest, the landscape is dotted with small rural communities and spiritual centers such as Pendleton Church, Zion Hill Church, and Antioch Church. The topography is shaped by numerous water bodies including Cypress Pond and Cutoff Lake, alongside elevations like Rock Hill and Moss Hill. This edition includes purple photorevised overlays from 1969, which highlight significant changes in the drainage patterns and shorelines near Sabinetown and the Blackland Slough, likely reflecting the early impacts of regional reservoir planning. Local history is preserved through the mapping of remote family burial grounds like Roberts Cem and landmarks such as the Sabine Lookout Tower.