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1966 Map of Bascom

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Bascom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East dominate the southern landscape of this Smith County survey, where the expanding reservoirs meet a network of small creeks and branches. The settlement at Bascom and the nearby Chapel Hill community sit at a central crossroads, surrounded by established rural infrastructure that includes Lanes Ch, New Zion Ch, and the Texas State Quail Farm. Numerous family and community landmarks, such as Belcher Cem and Emmanuel Cem, are documented throughout the terrain, providing a look at the social geography of the area during the mid-1960s.

The northern reaches are defined by a scattered petroleum industry, indicated by several Oil Well symbols near Harris Creek and Hankins Creek. This resource extraction exists alongside recreational and educational sites like Camp Tyler and the Trailer Park near Pleasant Acres Lake. The map also captures specialized terrain features such as Dogwood Hollow and the local Jackson Sch, illustrating the transition from traditional agricultural land to a landscape shaped by water management and utility corridors.