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1949 Map of Platt

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Platt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Angelina River meanders across this landscape, serving as the natural boundary between Nacogdoches Co and Angelina Co. The local economy of the late 1940s is reflected in the transportation network, including the Southern Pacific railroad and the Texas and Southeastern line that serviced the timber and agricultural lands. Small communities and rural gathering points such as Platt, Poe, and the Site of Marian are interspersed among numerous creek branches, including Moccasin Creek and Carrizo Bayou.

Cultural landmarks provide vital clues for genealogical research, with the Jacob Chapel Cem, Victory Ch, and Saints Rest Ch anchoring the local settlements. Notable terrestrial features like the Dipping Vat and Flowing Well indicate the area's history of cattle ranching and rural water management. The terrain is characterized by dense drainage patterns, where Ester Lake and Hill Lake sit near the river's winding path through the East Texas woods.