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2003 Map of Rockland

Name: 2003 Topographic Map of Rockland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

The Neches River carves a winding path through the heart of the Angelina National Forest, defining the boundaries between Angelina, Tyler, and Jasper counties. This 2003 revision reveals a landscape shaped by both early history and conservation, most notably at the Historical Monument (Site of Fort Teran) located along the riverbank. The river's path is marked by dramatic geographical features such as Big Bluff, Sheepherd Bend, and Best Bend, illustrating the natural evolution of the waterway before its modern management.

Local family history is deeply embedded in the terrain through numerous small cemeteries, including Nancy Cem near the settlement of Nancy and the Barge Cem further west. Industrial remnants like the Barium Mill and various gravel pits near Rockland point to the region's extractive past, while the preservation of the Upland Island Wilderness highlights the region's move toward forest protection. Access is provided by a network of timber and school roads, such as Old Johnson School Road and Wilderness Road.