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2019 Map of Town Bluff

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Town Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Neches River dominates this landscape on the border of Tyler and Jasper Counties, weaving through the dense bottomlands of the Big Thicket National Preserve. The river’s course is defined by a series of backwater lakes and sloughs, including McMickin Lake, Brushy Lake, and Barlow Lake, reflecting the hydrologic complexity of the Piney Woods. This 2019 survey documents a network of recreational water routes, such as the Cherokee Paddling Trail and the Walnut Paddling Trail, which provide access to the river's winding channels.

Upland from the river basin, the terrain rises toward Pedigo Hill, where several small family burial grounds are located. Genealogists can identify Pedigo Cem, Supps Cem, and Moffet Cem tucked among the timber and rural road networks. The map also captures infrastructure near the river, including the US 190 Bridge and facilities managed by the Corps of Engineers, illustrating the management of this ecologically significant river corridor.