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1931 Map of Zavalla

Name: 1931 Topographic Map of Zavalla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

Rockland Ferry and the Beaumont Southern Pacific railroad serve as vital crossings along the southern boundary of this partially surveyed area in East Texas. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Neches River, where it forms the prominent Bess Bend and flows past Alligator Lake. To the north, the terrain transitions into a network of creek drainages including Turpentine Creek, Shawnee Creek, and Cypress Creek, punctuated by small rural settlements and schoolhouses.

Genealogists will find interest in localized centers like Nancy, Dolan, and Martin, alongside several academic landmarks such as Sulphur Spring Sch and Johnson Sch. The map documents a specific moment when river crossings like Rock Ford still provided essential transit before modern infrastructure transformed the junction of Angelina, Tyler, and Jasper counties. The inclusion of Wilson Camp and various timber-related spring names suggests the industrial activity prevalent in the region during the late 1920s.