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1960 Map of Culleoka

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Culleoka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Lavon Reservoir dominates the southern reaches of this Collin County landscape, its normal pool elevation of 472 feet defining the local geography as it appeared in the late 1950s and 1960s. The northern section is a network of small farming communities and family landmarks, including Altoga, Verona, and Climax. Genealogists will find significant detail in the numerous burial grounds and spiritual centers such as Verona Cem, Pleasant Grove Cem, and Henslee Chapel.

Transportation patterns reveal a shifting economy, with the active Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line running through the southeast corner while an Old Railroad Grade suggests an earlier era of steam travel. Waterways like Pilot Grove Creek and Sister Grove Creek feed into the reservoir, carving through terrain that includes the Hays Hills. The settlement of Princeton is clearly detailed, showing the residential and commercial layout prior to more modern suburban expansion.