2010 Map of Patroon North

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Toledo Bend Reservoir dominates the eastern edge of this landscape in eastern Shelby County, where the sprawling waterway meets a dense network of winding creeks and bayous. The interior terrain is defined by low ridges like Goober Hill and the complex drainage systems of North Bayou Blue and South Bayou Blue. Small, rural settlements and historical crossroads are scattered throughout the region, including New Harmony, Dreka, and the intriguingly named Ragtown. These locales are connected by a web of Forest Service roads and county routes, reflecting the area's timber and agricultural heritage. Genealogists and local historians will find several established burial grounds preserved on the sheet, such as Latham Cemetery, Hollow Springs Cemetery, and East Hamilton Cemetery, each providing a point of reference for families rooted in this corner of the Piney Woods.