1984 Map of Pace Hill

About this map

The Angelina River and Neches River converge in a complex network of sloughs, ponds, and oxbow lakes on the border of Tyler and Jasper Counties. This landscape is defined by the expansive B A Steinhagen Lake and the dense timberlands of the Angelina National Forest. The map details a labyrinthine drainage system featuring named water bodies like Barrow Lake, Long Lake, and Old River Lakes, along with topographical landmarks such as Pace Hill and Lynch Hill. Settlements are concentrated near the riverbanks, including the historic site of Bevilport and the river access at Fox Landing. The intricate network of Primrose Slough, Devils Slough, and May Haw Pond Slough illustrates the dynamic nature of the river bottomlands before they open into the main reservoir, providing a valuable record of the terrain as it appeared in the mid-1980s.