1961 Map of Clairette

About this map

Clairette and Duffau serve as the primary hubs in this early 1960s study of the northern Texas landscape. The region is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including the Bosque River and several namesake streams like Duffau Creek and Little Duffau Creek. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the clear identification of the Duffau Cem and Millerville Cem, which anchor the rural communities of the era. The Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad line cuts through the western section of the map, illustrating the importance of rail transport for the agricultural and early industrial activity of Erath County. Natural resource extraction is evident through scattered Gas Wells and numerous Borrow Pits, while the presence of Pipelines indicates a landscape transitioning toward mid-century energy infrastructure.