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1952 Map of Slocum

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Slocum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Old San Antonio Road cuts through this East Texas landscape, marking a historical corridor that predates modern statehood. Stretching across the border of Anderson and Houston counties, the area is defined by its rural community clusters such as Slocum and Augusta, many centered around local institutions like Livelyville Ch and Jenkins Chapel. The western edge is served by the Missouri Pacific railroad, while the eastern boundary is shaped by the winding Neches River.

Deep woods characterize the southeast, where the Davy Crockett National Forest begins, home to landmarks like the Bird Mountain Lookout Tower. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Union Hope Sch Cem and Crawford Cem, alongside vanished school sites such as the Glover Sch. The terrain is punctuated by significant landmarks like Houston Mound and the crossing at Fastrill Bridge.