1984 Map of Palestine

About this map

The Neches River and Angelina River systems define this landscape of the East Texas Pineywoods, where dense woodlands are broken by the massive waters of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Toledo Bend Reservoir. Centers of regional commerce like Palestine, Lufkin, and Nacogdoches serve as hubs for a network of railroads, including the Missouri Pacific RR and Southern Pacific RR, which historically facilitated the timber industry. The map illustrates a transitional era of conservation and recreation, with large tracts dedicated to the Davy Crockett National Forest, Angelina National Forest, and Sabine National Forest. Cultural and historical sites are preserved at Mission Tejas State Park and Jim Hogg State Historical Park, marking the early settlement and political history of the region. This 1984 revision by the U.S. Geological Survey integrates data from NASA photography to show the expansion of man-made lakes such as Lake Palestine and Pinkston Reservoir.