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1901 Map of Denison

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Denison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1921
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1921

About this map

The Red River serves as a complex borderland on this turn-of-the-century survey, dividing the Chickasaw Nation in Indian Territory from North Texas. This era of transition is marked by a landscape tied to the water, where transit depends on a series of historic river crossings including Delaware Ferry, Stillhouse Ferry, and the Colbert Bridge. The convergence of major rail lines like the Missouri Kansas and Texas R. R. and the Texas and Pacific R. R. at Denison highlights the city's role as a vital transportation gateway during the regional expansion.

Rural life in Grayson County is documented through numerous small settlements and localized landmarks such as Cedar Mills, Basin Springs, and the Artesian Well. The map captures a specific moment in geopolitical history with a section of the river boundary labeled In Dispute, reflecting the shifting nature of the waterway and jurisdictional claims before Oklahoma statehood. From the heights of Brushy Mound to the bottoms of the Washita River, the topography reveals a terrain of creeks and ridges defined by its proximity to the territorial line.