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1960 Map of Coldspring

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Coldspring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Sam Houston National Forest defines the wooded character of this San Jacinto County landscape as it appeared in the mid-20th century. The settlement of Coldspring serves as a focal point, surrounded by a network of smaller communities including Evergreen, Laurel Hill, and Spring Hill. This map reveals an economy driven by timber and extraction, evidenced by the Coldspring Oil Field and the Coline Oil Field, alongside numerous scattered oil wells.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, from the Laurel Hill Cem and Butler Cem to congregational centers like Mt Mariah Ch. The physical geography is dominated by the winding path of the East Fork San Jacinto River, while the presence of an Old Railroad Grade in the southeastern quadrant points to the region's earlier industrial logging era. Modern recreation is also established at the Double Lake Recreation Area, positioned near the forest's eastern boundary.