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1960 Map of Big Sandy

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Big Sandy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Sabine River winds through the southern reaches of this landscape, forming the natural boundary between Upshur and Smith counties. The town of Big Sandy serves as a central hub, situated where the St Louis Southwestern and Missouri Pacific railroads intersect. This transit network once supported the surrounding agricultural and industrial activities, evidenced by the scattered Sandpits and Gravel Pits in the area.

Rural community life is anchored by numerous country churches and small educational landmarks, such as Excelsior Sch and Union Grove Ch. Notable recreational sites like Camp Natowa and the Seventh Day Adventist Camp are established near the river and its tributaries, including Big Sandy Creek and Little White Oak Creek. Local genealogy is well-represented through several family and community burial grounds, including the Waters Bluff Cem and Hoover Cem, providing a detailed view of the regional settlement pattern during the mid-20th century.