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1966 Map of Chandler

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Chandler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Chandler serves as the primary hub on this East Texas survey, where the St Louis Southwestern railroad cuts through the landscape. The map illustrates the shifting geography of the late 1960s and early 1970s, most notably the expansion of Lake Palestine along the Neches River. This massive reservoir dominates the southwestern portion of the sheet, partially submerging the lowland creek bottoms that once defined the Henderson and Smith county lines.

Local landmarks like Dixie Sch and Macedonia Cem provide essential anchor points for genealogists tracking rural communities. Further east, the terrain transitions into a more developed landscape near Pounds Field and the community of Pleasant Retreat. Scattered rural churches such as Concord Ch and Faith Ch are mapped alongside industrial features like the Fish Hatchery and several major utility pipelines, showing the mix of traditional settlement and modern infrastructure.