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2022 Map of Rockland

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Rockland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Neches River forms a winding boundary through this East Texas landscape, separating Angelina, Tyler, and Jasper counties. Near the settlement of Rockland, the river creates dramatic loops such as Sheephead Bend and Best Bend, highlighting the floodplains that define the region's geography. North of the river, much of the terrain is protected within the Angelina National Forest, where a network of family-named roads like Earnest Smith Rd and Rob Weaver Rd connect small rural communities.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous burial grounds scattered across the area, including the Rockland Cem, Sturrock Cem, and Cameron Cem. Settlements such as Nancy and Dolan are situated along the northern corridor, while distinctive landmarks like Miles Hill and Alligator Lake provide natural reference points. The map documents a landscape where timber interests and small-scale agriculture have long shaped the settlement patterns along the river's edge.