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1973 Map of Saline Bay

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Saline Bay
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The sprawling waters of Lake Palestine dominate this East Texas landscape, following the course of the Neches River as it forms the border between Smith and Henderson counties. The 1970s era represented here shows a region defined by new recreational and residential development, evidenced by the numerous boat ramps and winding lakeside drives like Cherokee Drive and Pine Trail Drive. Settlements such as Coffee City and Pine Trail Estates sit along the shoreline, while older rural markers like Teaselville and Noonday remain further inland.

Industrial and utility infrastructure is clearly marked, including the Tyler Intake Tower and the Emerald Bay Airport. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the locations of community cornerstones such as Bethlehem Church and the Loffin Cemetery, alongside the County Line Church which sits near the junction of Smith and Cherokee counties. These landmarks provide a detailed look at the social geography of the area before modern expansion further altered the character of the lakefront.