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1969 Map of Bryans Mill

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Bryans Mill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Cusseta Mountains rise as a prominent topographic anchor in this 1969 survey of Cass County, overlooking a landscape defined by the intersection of rural community life and the growing energy industry. The settlement at Bryans Mill serves as the focal point, situated near the Bryans Mill Gas Plant and numerous Gas Wells that dot the countryside. This era marks a significant point in the region's history, showing the northern edges of Lake Texarkana and areas subject to controlled inundation, illustrating the impact of water management on the local terrain.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks including Pleasant Hill Cem, Powell Cem, and Lambert Cem. The social fabric of the period is further revealed through a high density of country churches such as Spring Hill Ch, Union Chapel, and Mt Zion Ch. The map also meticulously records the physical geography, from the winding paths of Whatley Creek and Frazier Creek to the industrial presence of multiple Gravel Pits.