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1946 Map of Bullard

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Bullard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

St Louis Southwestern and Southern Pacific rail lines anchor the landscape of East Texas during this mid-century survey, connecting agricultural hubs and rural communities. The map captures the meeting of Smith, Henderson, Cherokee, and Anderson counties, a region defined by the winding course of the Neches River and its associated wetlands like Big Eddy Lake and Flag Lakes. This period shows a dense network of country schools and churches that served as the social backbone for dispersed settlements such as Noonday, Gresham, and Teaselville.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of numerous family and community landmarks, including the Tarrant Cem, Larissa Cem, and memorial sites such as the Killough Monument. The area around Mount Selman and Bullard reflects a settled landscape of small-scale farming and timber interests, prior to the large-scale suburban expansion from nearby urban centers. The terrain is marked by numerous small water bodies and springs, including Cove Spring and Honey Lake, which provided vital water sources for the local economy and homesteads.