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2016 Map of Wiergate SE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wiergate SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Sabine River carves a winding path along the border of Vernon Parish, Louisiana, and Newton County, Texas, defining a landscape of oxbow lakes and dense wetlands. This 2016 survey highlights the river’s dynamic hydrology, featuring prominent meanders like Scoggins Bend and Russell Bend, alongside numerous brakes and water bodies such as Sibo Brake and Jarrels Ferry Lake. The terrain is characterized by slightly elevated features like Gunter Hill and Runyon Hills that rise above the low-lying bottomlands and hammocks, including Dark Hammock and Gray Hammock.

Civil infrastructure is sparse but notable, centered on the historic river crossing at Burrs Ferry Bridge. Local family names and legacy are anchored at the Burr Cem and along several parish roads. The network of creeks, including Hickman Creek and Mill Creek, feeds into a complex system of named lakes like Catfish Lake and Daytrain Lake, providing a clear picture of the region's riparian environment and rural character in the early 21st century.