1958 Map of Darco

About this map

Boards Ferry on the Sabine River serves as a reminder of the historical river-crossings that once connected the communities of East Texas. This mid-century landscape is defined by the winding river and its complex system of sloughs and lakes, such as Redman Lakes and Alligator Lake. Significant investments in rural education are evident through features like the Rosenwald Vocational and Agriculture Sch and numerous community schoolhouses including Canaan Sch and Mount Sch. The map reveals the early industrial footprint of the Carthage Gas Field and active strip mining near Darco. Small settlements and family-named landmarks like Roseborough Springs and Harris Chapel provide a detailed look at the social fabric of the area before modern consolidation altered many of these local centers.