2013 Map of Reklaw

About this map

The Angelina River meanders through this landscape, defining a complex system of bottomlands and oxbows including Rutherford Slough, Boatman Slough, and Jolly Lake. This 2013 survey of the Reklaw quadrangle illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where small settlements like Reklaw, Sacul, and Dextra are linked by a network of county roads. Genealogists will find notable value in the locations of Looney Cem, Ward Cem, and Martin Cem, which anchor the history of these communities. The topography is largely low-lying river drainage, though Beard Mtn and the elevated area of Pine Island provide distinct relief amidst the tributaries of Mud Cr and Beech Cr. Practical modern infrastructure, such as the Flying M Ranch Airport, sits alongside long-established local routes like the Old New Salem Hwy.