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1984 Map of Rayburn

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Rayburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Trinity River defines the eastern boundary of this mid-1980s landscape, where the confluence of numerous creeks and bayous shapes the local topography across the San Jacinto and Liberty County line. The settlement of Shepherd sits in the northwest, while the southeastern corner is defined by active industrial activity at the Gravel & Sand Pits near Dolen. This area is characterized by a complex drainage system featuring Coley Creek, Cherry Creek, and Winters Bayou, which flow through low-lying areas like Grama Grass Bottom.

Land use on this provisional sheet is a mix of small crossroads communities and rural infrastructure. A Lookout Tower provides a high vantage point over the timbered terrain, while the open expanse of Tarkington Prairie marks the southwestern quadrant. Smaller clusters like Stringtown, Rayburn, and Hightower are linked by a network of unimproved roads and light-duty trails, with several Cemeteries and local landmarks like Boones Lake providing specific points of interest for genealogical research.