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2016 Map of Staley

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Staley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Oakhurst and the surrounding woodlands of the Sam Houston National Forest anchor this 2016 survey of East Texas, where the borders of Walker, Trinity, and San Jacinto counties converge. The northern landscape is defined by the vast reach of Lake Livingston, which has significantly altered the original river valley terrain, creating inlets at Black Lake and Sulphur Bluffs. This modern map provides a high-resolution view of how residential developments, such as those along Newport Village Dr and Shoreline Dr, have integrated into the forested lakefront.

Genealogists and local historians can find numerous small burial sites scattered across the ridges, including Gospel Hill Cem, Mount Capers Cem, and McGown Cem. The interior is heavily dissected by creek systems like E Carolina Cr, Deans Cr, and Shoemake Cr, illustrating the dense hydrological network of this timbered region. These waterways and the network of Forest Service roads provide a detailed look at the rural character and land use patterns preserved within the national forest boundary.