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1958 Map of Bear Creek

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Bear Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Sam Houston National Forest dominates this landscape along the border of San Jacinto and Montgomery counties. The area is characterized by a dense network of watercourses, including the East Fork San Jacinto River and its various tributaries like Winters Bayou and Jayhawker Creek. Settlement is sparse, with small communities like Magnolia and Oak Grove established near timber and water resources.

Industrial activity is evident through numerous Gravel Pits and several Oil Wells, particularly around Mercy Field. Local social life is anchored by several country churches, such as Magnolia Ch and Pleasant Grove Ch, alongside the Purkerson Cem. The inclusion of the Winters Hill Store Road and a small Landing Strip points to the rural infrastructure supporting these remote East Texas timberlands during the late 1950s.