1969 Map of Atlanta North

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Atlanta State Park borders the rising waters of Lake Texarkana in this 1960s study of Cass County, Texas. The landscape is defined by the Sulphur River drainage system and the north-south corridor of the Texas and Pacific railroad, which anchors the settlements of Queen City and Atlanta. The map reveals a deeply established rural social fabric, with numerous small country churches and cemeteries such as Forest Home Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and Piney Grove Ch scattered among the tributary networks of Black Bayou and Hickory Creek. Outside the primary towns, local activity is focused around features like the Rodeo Ground near Springdale and several active Gravel Pits, illustrating the era's balance between agriculture, local recreation, and the burgeoning infrastructure around the reservoir.