1959 Map of Ferris

About this map

Ferris and Wilmer anchor this late 1950s survey of the north-central Texas landscape, where the Texas and New Orleans Railroad corridor dictates the alignment of local growth. The map captures a transition from agrarian roots to suburban proximity, notably marked by the inclusion of the Dunbar High School and Ferris Park Cemetery. The drainage of Tenmile Creek and Bear Creek defines the local topography, while scattered Gravel Pits suggest the area's ongoing industrial extraction.