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2016 Map of Rockland

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Rockland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Neches River meanders across this landscape, forming a natural boundary between Angelina and Jasper counties. The river's winding path creates distinct landforms such as Best Bend, Sheephead Bend, and the overlook at Big Bluff. Much of the northern terrain is managed as part of the Angelina National Forest, where a dense network of timber and county roads, such as Rob Weaver Rd and Old House Rd, connect isolated settlements and family landholdings.

Small communities like Nancy and Dolan serve as local anchors, while the southern town of Rockland sits near the confluence of Greenwood Cr and the river. For those researching East Texas family history, the map is a significant resource for locating small rural burial grounds, including Barge Cem, Dunkin Cem, and Havard Cem. The prevalence of named water features like Turpentine Cr and Alligator Lake highlights the importance of the river bottomlands to the local geography.