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2024 Map of Trees

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Trees
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Caddo Lake and the meandering wetlands of James Bayou anchor this detailed study of the borderlands where Louisiana meets Texas. The landscape is a network of bayous and ponds, including Dixon Pond and Stratford Lake, interspersed with small settlements like Gethsemane and the town of Trees. This area, historically significant for its early 20th-century oil production, is marked by numerous family and community landmarks that reflect its long-standing rural heritage.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several burial sites, such as the Core Cem African American and Burks - Hart Cem. The map tracks the state line from the north near Solley Hill down toward Stacy Landing, showing the transition from upland terrain to the lakefront. Significant local landmarks like the Bethlehem Baptist Church and Vivian Airport provide clear points of reference for researchers tracing the evolution of this cross-border corridor.