2019 Map of San Augustine West

About this map

San Augustine serves as the focal point for this survey of East Texas, illustrating the intersection of historic settlement and modern infrastructure. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of family and community burial grounds, including Holt Cem, Greer Cem, and Thomas Cem, which provide significant data points for genealogical research. The western edge features the small community of Denning, while the San Augustine County Airport sits centrally among the creek drainages. A complex web of waterways like Big Iron Ore Cr and Venado Cr dictates the local topography, influencing the placement of timber-access roads and rural routes such as FM 711 and Shilo Rd. The survey reveals a landscape largely shaped by its hydrology, with numerous small ponds like Cattail Pond and Highland Pond dotting the drainages between low ridges.