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1983 Map of Fair Play

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Fair Play
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The community of Fair Play serves as a central point in this early 1980s landscape on the border of Rusk and Panola Counties. The northwestern portion of the map is dominated by the expansive Martin Lake, which sits against a backdrop of undulating terrain and dense stream networks. To the northeast, the topography shifts toward the distinct elevated region known as The Sand Hills, a significant geographical landmark in this part of East Texas.

Local history and genealogy interests are anchored by the settlement at Liberty and the presence of several Cemeteries situated along the winding country roads. The drainage pattern is complex, defined by numerous named waterways such as Buckner Creek, Walkers Creek, and Waldrop Branch. These features illustrate the traditional rural character of the area, where small settlements and family lands are intertwined with the timber-heavy landscape and the emerging footprint of large-scale water management.