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1958 Map of Chapin

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Chapin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The boundary between Parker Co and Hood Co divides this landscape, where the rural settlements of Chapin and Baker anchor a region of creeks and ranchlands. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of Long Creek and Rucker Creek, with the Old Railroad Grade and an extensive Telephone Cable and Pipeline network marking the infrastructure of the mid-20th century.

Genealogists can find significant local landmarks including the Baker Cem and Long Creek Cem, while a Historical Monument stands south of the Cresson Ranch. The map also captures the local industry and recreation of the era, from a small Racetrack near the county line to a Gravel Pit and numerous springs like the Dickey Branch feeder, providing a clear view of the ranching economy before modern suburban expansion.