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1959 Map of Conroe NE, 1968 Print
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1959 Map of Conroe NE

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The Sam Houston National Forest dominates this landscape along the border of San Jacinto and Montgomery counties, reflecting a late-1950s era of timber management and rural quietude. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Peach Creek and its many tributaries, such as Turkey Creek and McRae Creek. This network of waterways once supported small timber and agricultural operations, evidenced by the scattered Gravel Pit sites and an Oil Well that hint at the region's burgeoning resource extraction during this period. Local community life is anchored by traditional landmarks like Salem Ch, China Grove Ch, and Hickory Grove Cem. The presence of several old railroad grades suggests an earlier period of heavy logging and transport that helped shape the modern forest boundaries. Small water bodies like Bart Lake provide additional points of interest for those tracing the local hydrography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain