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1950 Map of Barkman

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Barkman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Red River defines the shifting boundary between Texas and Arkansas in this mid-century survey, creating a complex landscape of oxbow lakes and meandering bayous. The river's historical path has left behind numerous water bodies such as Roseborough Lake, Smith Lake, and Rush Lake, alongside the curiously named The Old Sag. This fluvial environment dictated the layout of local infrastructure, where rural communities like Barkman and Wamba developed alongside essential institutions such as the Rosenwald Sch and several country churches.

Evidence of local settlement is anchored by St Lukes Ch, Everett Ch, and Mt Zion Ch, which serve as landmarks for the surrounding homesteads. The presence of a Diversion Canal near McKinney Bayou illustrates the ongoing efforts to manage the water-rich terrain of the river bottomlands. For those tracing regional history, the map provides a clear record of family-named landmarks and the Clear Lake Cem, situated near the state line in Bowie County.