1966 Map of Covington

About this map

The Johnson Co Hill Co border cuts across this 1960s landscape, revealing a rural Texas interior defined by small farming settlements and natural drainages. Covington stands as the primary hub in the east, supported by local institutions like St Johns Ch and the High Sch. To the northwest, the town of Rio Vista sits near the upper reaches of Mustang Creek, while the smaller communities of Parker, Derden, and Woodrow are connected by a network of light-duty roads and an Old Railroad Grade that traces the eastern hills. This period shows a transition from traditional agrarian layouts to modern infrastructure, evidenced by the large Pipeline corridors and a prominent Pumping Sta near Darr Branch. Numerous family-named landmarks, such as Hart Cem, Kinard Cem, and Ross Cem, provide significant data for genealogical research into the families who established these Hill County outposts.