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1970 Map of De Gray

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of De Gray
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

De Gray Lake and the Caddo River dominate the northern landscape of this Clark County survey, reflecting a period of significant hydraulic transition. The map identifies areas subject to controlled inundation, illustrating the creation of the reservoir and the establishment of De Gray State Park. South of the water, the terrain transitions into the heavily timbered hills of Alpine and Greenville, where a network of historic tracks such as the Golden Trail, Piney Trail, and Wingfield Trail crisscross the ridges.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, including the DeGray Ch and numerous family or community burial sites like Golden Cem, New Hope Cem, and Hart Cem. The inclusion of an Old Tram Road and a Lookout Tower near a Gravel Pit points to the region's historical reliance on timber and resource extraction before the focus shifted toward the recreation and water management seen today near the settlement of De Gray.