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1984 Map of Rockland

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Angelina National Forest dominates this East Texas landscape, where the Neches River carves a winding course through the timberlands of the Piney Woods. This mid-1980s provisional survey highlights the intricate drainage network feeding into the river, including Shawnee Creek, Turpentine Creek, and Graham Creek. The settlement of Rockland sits near the riverbanks, anchored by the confluence of Sulphur Branch and Greenwood Branch.

Deep river bends like Best Bend and Sheephead Bend indicate the slow, meandering nature of the Neches as it passes Big Bluff. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the locations of small communities such as Nancy and Dolan, alongside geographic landmarks like Miles Hill and Alligator Lake. The map specifically marks the convergence of three counties—Angelina, Tyler, and Jasper—along the river's center line, reflecting its role as a vital jurisdictional boundary in the region.