2022 Map of Veach

About this map

The Angelina National Forest dominates this East Texas landscape, where the sprawling waters of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir have reshaped the historical course of the Angelina River. The map captures the intricate shoreline of the reservoir, including the wide reaches of Veach Basin and Coleman Bay, which flooded many of the lower creek valleys. Away from the water, the terrain is defined by a network of drainage features like Couchatana Cr and Parker Cr. For those tracing local family lineages, the map identifies several rural burial grounds, including Oak Grove Cem, Williams Cem, Hopson Cem, and Lucas Cem. These sites, along with the maze of forest roads and state routes like FM 705, offer a detailed look at the interface between protected federal timberlands and the deep-water inlets of one of the state's largest man-made lakes.