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1960 Map of Boyd

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Boyd
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad bisects this Wise County landscape, serving the central town of Boyd and the neighboring settlement of Aurora during the mid-20th century. The West Fork Trinity River snakes through the center of the sheet, feeding into the northern reaches of Eagle Mountain Lake at the southeastern corner. This survey documents a rural environment transitioning through the 1960s, evidenced by the numerous cemeteries including Deep Creek Cem, Arkansas Cem, and Keeter Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in the area.

Small communities and landmarks like Annaville and Fairview are connected by a network of winding roads and creeks such as Garrett Creek and Deep Creek. The presence of a Sewage Disposal plant and a Substation near Boyd indicates the infrastructure supporting local growth during this era. Further south, Pleasant Grove Ch No 2 stands as a local landmark amidst the varied terrain of Hog Branch and Dry Fork.