1960 Map of Callisburg

About this map

Lake Texoma and the Red River define the northern boundary of this Texas-Oklahoma borderlands area, where the landscape transitions from the river valley into the upland oil fields. The energy economy of the late mid-century is prominently displayed through the Walnut Bend Oil Field and Woodbine Oil Field, which are marked by numerous oil wells and pipeline networks. Rural life is anchored by small settlements and community landmarks such as Custer City and Callisburg. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local churches and burial grounds, including Union Hill Ch, Spring Grove Ch, and Nelson Grove Cem. Notable institutional presence is seen at the Gainesville State School For Girls on the outskirts of Gainesville, while physical geography is marked by several winding tributaries like Wheeler Creek and Timber Creek feeding into the Red River system.