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2010 Map of Rayburn

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rayburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Shepherd and the surrounding piney woods settlements of San Jacinto and Liberty Counties appear in this 2010 topographic record, showing a landscape defined by creeks and timberland. The map documents a cluster of rural communities including Strington, Rayburn, and Hightower, while Dolen sits near the eastern edge. Water is a primary feature of the local geography, with the Trinity River flowing along the far eastern border and numerous small reservoirs such as Lake Tejas and Lake Water Wheel dotting the interior.

Genealogists can find family-named locations such as Coley Creek Cemetery and Ragley Spring, along with landmarks like Cain Ridge and Grama Grass Bottom. The area is interlaced with rural roads like Nevels Ferry Rd and Harpers Ferry Rd, which suggest the historical importance of river crossings. Local drainage is managed by a complex network including Cherry Creek, Phillips Creek, and Dry Cherry Creek, providing a detailed view of the watershed before contemporary development expanded further.