2019 Map of Silsbee

About this map

Lumberton and Silsbee anchor this 2019 survey of the Hardin County landscape, where residential growth meets the protected wetlands of the Big Thicket National Preserve. The area's timber and transport legacy is visible in the network of the BNSF Railway and water features like Old Mill Pond and Walton Creek. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous burial grounds, including Peaceful Rest Cemetery, Hook Cemetery, and Knupple Cemetery. The map captures a complex hydrological system defined by Village Creek and its many offshoots, such as Little Bellrose Slough and Sandy Slough, which weave through the dense bottoms. Small settlements like Fletcher and Seth sit along the primary corridors, illustrating the historical development patterns between the larger towns. Researchers can also find family-named landmarks and local water bodies like Patterson Lake and Harper Pond that characterize the Piney Woods region.