1984 Map of Trout Creek

About this map

The E O Siecke State Forest dominates the northern landscape of this Newton County region, illustrating the importance of managed timberlands in East Texas during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Small settlements like Call and Old Salem are connected by a network of rural roads that navigate a complex system of waterways. This drainage pattern is defined by the winding course of Big Cow Creek and its many tributaries, including Trout Creek and Slaydons Creek. The terrain is characterized by low-lying wetlands and seasonal water features such as Gum Slough and the marsh near Reese Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Stamps Branch and Simms Branch, which reflect the localized settlement patterns of this heavily forested area during the provisional survey period.