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1958 Map of Zavalla

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Zavalla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Angelina National Forest dominates the landscape of this East Texas survey, where the Angelina River and Neches River frame a region defined by its timber and river-bottom topography. The settlement of Zavalla sits as a central hub along the Texas and New Orleans railroad line, which served as a primary transportation artery through the piney woods. To the south, along the banks of the Neches, the map identifies the Historical Monument (Site of Fort Teran), marking the location of an early 19th-century military outpost.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous family-named burial sites, including the Runnels Cem and Dunkin Cem, alongside social anchors like Sulphur Springs Ch and Vernon Sch. The presence of a Barium Mill near Dolan and several Gravel Pits reflects the area's mid-century industrial activities. The intricate drainage network, including Turpentine Creek and Graham Creek, illustrates the varied terrain before subsequent reservoir developments altered the river valleys.