1963 Map of Cunningham

About this map

The Sulphur River drainage system dominates this northeast Texas landscape, where the confluence of the North Sulphur River and the South Sulphur River forms a complex network of wetlands and intermittent creeks. In the early 1960s, the rural community of Cunningham served as the primary settlement hub for this agricultural region, accompanied by smaller locales like Halesboro and Lone Oak. The map reveals the intricate county boundaries where Lamar, Red River, Delta, Hopkins, and Franklin counties converge near the riverbanks. For genealogists, the survey records several local burial grounds including Restland Cem, Woodard Cem, and Morris Chapel Cem. The terrain is characterized by winding waterways such as Mustang Creek and Brushy Creek, which carve through the plains toward Dawson Lake and the main river channel, illustrating the area's natural hydrology before significant modern alterations.