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2003 Map of Veach

Name: 2003 Topographic Map of Veach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Angelina National Forest dominates this East Texas landscape, where the rising waters of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir have reshaped the drainage basins of the Angelina River and its tributaries. The map shows the sprawling reach of the reservoir into areas like Veach Basin and Coleman Bay, illustrating how the mid-century impoundment of the river altered the local geography. Small upland settlements such as White City and Veach remain as landmarks above the flood pool, connected by a network of rural roads and pipelines.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through several established community centers, including Yellow Ridge Ch and Oak Grove Ch. The map also identifies numerous family and community burial sites like New Hope Cem, Williams Cem, and Coleman Cem, which provide a record of the area's residents prior to and after the creation of the reservoir. Notable physical features such as Yellow Ridge and the winding course of Couchatana Creek define the timbered terrain that remains adjacent to the vast waterway.