2018 Map of Shoats Creek

About this map

The Sabine River forms a complex labyrinth of oxbows and swampy lowlands along the Texas-Louisiana border, creating a landscape defined by seasonal water and shifting boundaries. Dense networks of backwater features like Dead Lake, Big Eddy Lake, and Horseshoe Lake dominate the western portion of the quadrangle, while the elevation rises slightly toward the east. This transition into Calcasieu Parish and Beauregard Parish reveals a history of rural settlement tied to the land and family lineages. Small family burial grounds such as Smith Cem and Clark Cems are tucked away near the river's influence, illustrating the long-standing human presence in this fluvial environment.