1963 Map of Diboll

About this map

The Neches River forms a complex riparian boundary on this 1963 survey, as revised in 1980, separating the Angelina National Forest and Davy Crockett National Forest. The industrial hub of Diboll dominates the eastern corridor, shaped by the Southern Pacific railroad and the Texas South-Eastern line. The map captures a landscape transitioning from the river-bottom swamps of The Sucks and Yellow Bluff Lake to the organized timber and mill industry evidenced by Fiberboard Lake. Local history is anchored by Ryan Chapel and Clarks Ferry, while the presence of an Old Railroad Grade and several family-named landmarks like Mc Carty Cem and Hooper Bluff provide critical details for genealogists studying the deep woods of East Texas.