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1973 Map of Atoy

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Atoy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The community of Atoy sits at the intersection of rural life and natural drainage in East Texas, where Sulphur Creek and Atoy Creek meet. This terrain is defined by the prominent Bradford Mountain to the southwest and a dense network of watercourses, including North Falcon Creek and South Falcon Creek. The landscape reflects a deeply rooted community structure, centered on numerous rural congregations such as Woodville Ch, Myrtle Springs Ch, and Macedonia Ch.

Transport and land use are shaped by both historical and industrial influences. The Southern Pacific and St Louis Southwestern railroads cut through the timbered hills, while local activity is noted at the Gravel Pit and scattered gas wells. To the west, the eastern boundary of Rusk is visible near the edge of Jim Hogg State Park, where the Rusk LO Tower serves as a distinct landmark overlooking the Cooke Creek valley.