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1954 Map of Wiergate SE

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Wiergate SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Sabine River forms the winding border between Texas and Louisiana on this mid-century survey, defining a landscape dominated by complex waterways and wetlands. Low-lying terrain features such as Palmettos Brake, Sibo Brake, and Evans Brake indicate the seasonal flooding patterns of the river valley. In the western uplands of Newton County, a dismantled railroad cuts through the timbered hills near Gunter Hill, signaling a shift in the local logging economy that once thrived in this region.

Evidence of early community life is preserved in the presence of Sycamore Church and the Burr Cem, located near the river's edge. The map also traces numerous oxbow lakes and sloughs, such as Old Wing Slough and Scoggins Bend, which provide a detailed record of the river's historical meanders. Industrial activity is noted by the Gravel Pits north of Black Creek, while the named river features like Russell Bend highlight the navigational importance of the Sabine to local residents and surveyors.