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1960 Map of Colita

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Colita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Kickapoo Creek winds extensively through this portion of the Piney Woods, defining a landscape dominated by a complex network of tributaries such as Steam Mill Creek and Magnolia Creek. The settlement of Colita serves as the primary focal point in the southeast, situated near the Trinity and Polk county line. The presence of Colita Ch and the neighboring Bethel Ch suggests the importance of these centers for the local community during the early 1960s.

Genealogists will find the location of Bethel Cem particularly useful for tracing family roots in this rural area. The terrain is marked by numerous seasonal drainage patterns and small bodies of water like Charles Lake, reflecting the natural hydrology of the region before significant modern development. A prominent pipeline corridor cuts across the landscape, indicating the industrial infrastructure that began to intersect with these traditional timberlands.