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1959 Map of Dime Box

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Dime Box
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The settlement of Dime Box and its predecessor, Old Dime Box, serve as the focal points of this late 1950s survey of the Lee County landscape. The shift in geography between the two town sites is marked by the path of the Southern Pacific railroad, which reshaped local commerce. The area is deeply rooted in its rural social infrastructure, with numerous country churches such as St Joseph Ch, Rising Star Ch, and Antioch Ch dotting the countryside alongside community anchors like Fairview High Sch.

Hydrology plays a significant role in the terrain, with Middle Yegua Creek, West Yegua Creek, and East Yegua Creek converging in a complex network of tributaries. Of particular historical interest is the presence of El Camino Real, the historic Spanish colonial road, crossing through the northwest corner. This map also details various Gravel Pits and several burial grounds, including Salem Cem and High Prairie Cem, offering vital clues for genealogical research in this part of Texas.