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1955 Map of Avondale

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Avondale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Eagle Mountain National Guard Base dominates the northwestern heights above the expansive Eagle Mountain Lake, providing a clear view of the region's mid-century military and community infrastructure. This area north of Fort Worth shows a landscape defined by the intersection of water and rail, with the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Fort Worth and Denver (Burlington) railroads carving through the terrain.

Social life in these Tarrant County communities is anchored by local landmarks such as Dido Ch, Eagle Mountain Sch, and the Boy Scout Community Center. The map captures the complex shoreline of the lake, including Flemming Slough and Dosier Slough, while also noting industrial activity at several Gravel Pits (Inactive). Significant aviation history is present at Hicks Field, located near the small settlement of Hicks.