1985 Map of Corsicana

About this map

The Trinity River valley and its surrounding Blackland Prairie terrain anchor this mid-1980s look at North Central Texas. The landscape is defined by its water infrastructure and agricultural roots, featuring major impoundments like the massive Cedar Creek Reservoir and the smaller Bardwell Lake controlled by the Bardwell Dam. Educational and religious institutions are prominent landmarks, including Navarro College in Corsicana and the Southwestern Bible Institute near Waxahachie. The map documents a transition in rural life, where long-established communities like Rice and Italy are linked by a maturing highway system including I-45 and Us 287.