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1964 Map of Deport

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Deport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Deport serves as the central hub of this 1964 survey, straddling the border of Lamar and Red River Counties. The landscape is a patchwork of agricultural clearings and riparian woodland corridors, defined by the winding paths of Cuthand Creek and its many tributaries, including Mustang Creek and Brushy Creek. A notable historical site is the Birthplace of John N. Garner, located northeast of the main town site, marking the origins of the 32nd Vice President of the United States.

The surrounding countryside is dotted with small rural communities and family-named landmarks like Byrdtown and Hoover. For genealogists, the map reveals several critical burial grounds, such as Wrights Chapel Cem, Bethel Cem, and Mt Pleasant Cem. The presence of a Filtration Plant and Roadside Park near the town center reflects the mid-century infrastructure and public amenities of this Northeast Texas region before significant modern expansion.