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1985 Map of Toro

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

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Toledo Bend Reservoir dominates the western landscape of this mid-1980s survey, its flooded reaches stretching into the Sabine National Forest and defining the boundary between Louisiana and Texas. This area of the Sabine and Vernon Parish line is characterized by a dense network of tributaries including Bayou Toro, Beaver Creek, and Horsepen Creek that feed the massive impoundment. Small rural communities like Toro and Clare are situated near the water's edge, while Rattan sits further inland among the creek valleys.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by numerous country churches and burial grounds, such as Little Flock Ch, Victoria Cem, and Pisgah Ch. The map also documents the region's mid-century natural resource extraction, noting several sites like an Oil Well and a Drill Hole. Modern development for leisure is evident at the Campground and the U S Army Recreation Area, reflecting the transition of the Sabine River valley into a major recreational hub following the reservoir's completion.