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1962 Map of Cedarvale

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Cedarvale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Muddy Cedar Creek and Allen Creek wind through the borderlands between Kaufman Co and Van Zandt Co, defining a rural landscape shaped by small communities and oil exploration. Centered on the settlement of Cedarvale, the topography reveals a pattern of dispersed country churches and burial grounds essential for family history research, including the North Bouie Ch, South Bouie Ch, and the Heidle Cem. The local economy is visibly anchored by the Fair Oil Field and scattered agricultural clearings among the creek branches.

The eastern portion of the survey is marked by the distinct drainage of Caney Creek and Lacy Fork, where smaller locales like Watkins, Wise, and the Fairview Community Center served as social hubs. These features, along with Wesley Chapel and the Draper Cem, offer a clear view of the mid-century social geography of East Texas before extensive modern development altered the footprint of these local landmarks.