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1960 Map of Bluett

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Bluett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The rural landscape along the boundary of Wise and Denton counties is defined by a dendritic network of creek valleys and small upland settlements. Bluett sits centrally in this agricultural region, appearing as a focal point for the surrounding farmsteads just south of a ford crossing Morris Branch. To the north, the community of Catlett and its namesake Catlett Creek characterize the terrain near the county line, where Sweetwater Creek also flows eastward toward Denton Creek.

Tracing the southern portion of the sheet reveals the path of the Fort Worth and Denver (Burlington) railroad as it cuts through the topography near Oliver Creek. Local landmarks like Corinth Ch and Sweetwater Ch provide important genealogical anchors, while scattered Gravel Pits and a Gas Well indicate the early 1960s extraction economy. The terrain is marked by numerous fences and field lines, reflecting the established land divisions of this North Texas prairie.