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1946 Map of Bullard

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Bullard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Bullard and the surrounding piney woods of East Texas are defined by a network of rural communities and early transportation corridors during the mid-1940s. The landscape is anchored by the Neches River, which winds along the western border, feeding into Big Eddy Lake and Flag Lakes. This survey captures the region just before significant postwar modernization, showing the reliance on the St Louis Southwestern and Southern Pacific railroads to connect towns like Flint and Mount Selman.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the Killough Monument and Kickapoo Monument, which mark significant historical events in the area's development. The map meticulously records the locations of numerous country churches and schools, such as New Bethel Ch, Antioch Ch, and the Pleasant Ridge Sch, providing a clear view of the social fabric of Smith and Cherokee counties at this time.