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2020 Map of Starks

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Starks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Sabine River forms a jagged natural boundary between Louisiana and Texas, creating a complex wetland environment of bayous and sloughs. On the Texas side, the settlement of Ruliff sits near the riverbanks, while Starks serves as a hub in Louisiana, connected by the Kansas City Southern railroad. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, with Beckwith Creek and Old River winding through the terrain alongside numerous named water features like Ashworth Slough and Indian Bayou.

Genealogists will find significant local history preserved in several family and community burial grounds, including Fountain Cem, Saint Mary Cem, and Gillis Cem. The rural road network, with names like Willie Hyatt Rd and Jimmy Doyle Rd, reflects the long-standing land tracts of the region. The presence of Wembly Island and various sloughs illustrates the seasonally changing nature of this borderland river country.