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1955 Map of Curtis

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Curtis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The confluence of the Neches River and Angelina River defines the landscape of this 1950s survey, dominated by the newly formed waters of B.A. Steinhagen Lake. The construction of the Town Bluff Dam significantly altered the regional geography, inundating many of the intricate bottomland features such as Bee Tree Slough and Big Pine Island. Along the eastern shores and upland ridges, a network of rural communities like Nedville and Beech Grove persists, characterized by family-named landmarks and local institutions like Graham Sch and Graham Ch.

Regional history is deeply embedded in the terrain, marked by sites such as the Bevelport Townsite and the George Washington Smyth historical monument. The local economy and infrastructure of the era are visible through the Old Railroad Grade and the Jasper State Fish Hatchery, while numerous burial grounds including Smith Ferry Cem and Pedigo Cem offer invaluable data for genealogical research into the families of eastern Texas.