1984 Map of Veach

About this map

The Angelina National Forest dominates this mid-1980s landscape, where the dense timberlands of East Texas meet the expansive waters of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The map illustrates the complex interface between the reservoir and the original course of the Angelina River, which forms the boundary between San Augustine and Angelina counties. Smaller settlements like Veach and White City serve as anchor points in a region defined by its hydrology and forestry. Numerous tributaries, including Couchatana Creek and Ayish Bayou, thread through the wooded terrain toward the basin. The shoreline of the reservoir is particularly detailed, showing the formation of Coleman Bay and the low-lying Veach Basin, providing a clear record of the area's geography following the massive water management projects of the mid-20th century.