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1984 Map of Sudduth Bluff

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Sudduth Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Sudduth Bluff stands as a prominent topographical feature overlooking the meandering Sabine River along the border of Texas and Louisiana. This 1984 provisional survey documents a landscape dominated by complex drainage systems and bottomland environments, where the river's influence is evident in the numerous sloughs and marshes. The map illustrates a intricate network of waterways including Nichols Slough, Devils Pocket Slough, and Bivens Slough, which characterize the low-lying terrain east of the main channel.

Further inland, the terrain transitions into a series of named baygalls and marshes, such as Bumpy Baygall and Mayhaw Marsh, fed by local tributaries like Alabama Branch and Little Cypress Creek. These features reflect the specific hydrologic patterns of the Newton County timberlands, providing a clear record of the area's natural boundaries and drainage before significant modern development altered these wetlands. The presence of Wildcat Lake near the river bend serves as a primary landmark for researchers tracing historical water levels and riparian habitats in this border region.