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1960 Map of Argyle

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Argyle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Texas and Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary spine for this northern Texas landscape, connecting the growing settlements of Roanoke and Argyle. Along the eastern edge of the survey, the rising waters of the Grapevine Reservoir define the topography, reaching into the southern reaches of the quadrangle via Denton Creek and Marshall Branch. The map captures a moment of transition where traditional agrarian landmarks, such as Prairie Mound Ch and the Double Oak Sch, coexist with industrial activity near the reservoir.

Evidence of local resource extraction is visible through the presence of Quarries and a Strip Mine located just north of the Roanoke rail junction. Significant terrain features include the prominent Prairie Mound in the northwest and Flower Mound to the southeast, while the small community of Bartonville anchors the northeast. This 1960s perspective offers a clear view of the area's hydrology and road network, including Medlin Road, before the extensive suburban development of later decades.