2015 Map of Union Springs

About this map

Union Springs and the surrounding piney woods of East Texas and Western Louisiana are defined by the winding eastern shoreline of the Toledo Bend Reservoir. This survey illustrates the intricate interface between the water and the rising terrain of the Sabine National Forest, where numerous inlets like Bull Bayou and Bear Creek carve into the landscape. The map provides significant genealogical value through its marking of local burial sites such as Bossier Cemetery and Pauls Cemetery. To the south, the settlement of Huxley sits near the water’s edge, while the interior landscape reveals distinctive open areas such as Racetrack Prairie and Gravel Prairie. The presence of a Gravel Pit and numerous forest roads, including Fire Lane Road and Nubbin Ridge Road, reflects the region's historical reliance on timber and extractive industries.