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1944 Map of Patroon

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Patroon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Sabine National Forest dominates this wartime survey, showing the complex riverine landscape along the border of Texas and Louisiana. The Sabine River winds through the eastern portion of the map, creating a labyrinth of water features such as Jones Old River, Tiger Lake Slough, and Buzzard Bend. This river network once supported a robust timber and agricultural economy, evidenced by the numerous small settlements and family-named schools tucked into the bayous and ridges.

Genealogists will find a dense network of local institutions, including the Patroon CCC Camp and rural centers like Ragtown, Patroon, and Sexton. The map preserves the location of vanished landmarks like Dreka Lookout and several community hubs such as Jordans Store and Alexanders Store. Scattered throughout the hills are essential community markers including Oakland Ch, Bennetts Cem, and West Hamilton Sch, reflecting the decentralized social structure of Shelby County during the early 1940s.