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1962 Map of Elmo

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Elmo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Texas and Pacific rail lines dominate the northern reaches of this Kaufman County landscape, cutting a straight path through Elmo and past the small settlement of Frog. This 1962 survey captures a rural environment in transition, most notably marked by a major highway noted as Under Construction that slices diagonally across the terrain toward College Mound. The presence of New Terrell City Lake and Old Terrell City Lake indicates a developed water management system for the nearby population centers, while smaller landmarks like Tonkersley Lake dot the interior.

Local history is well-preserved through numerous community anchors, including the Elmo Cem and a series of rural houses of worship such as Fairview Ch, Shady Grove Ch, and Black Jack Ch. The drainage patterns of Muddy Cedar Creek and Big Cottonwood Creek define the lowlands, which are interspersed with agricultural features like the Gravel Pit near Frog and various named thoroughfares including Kaufman Road.