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1961 Map of Forestburg

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Forestburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Forestburg sits as the central hub of this Montague County landscape, serving as a crossroads for a region defined by its prominent hills and complex drainage systems. The terrain is marked by distinctive named rises such as Sugarloaf Mound, Tadlock Hill, and McCracken Mound, which overlook a network of seasonal and perennial waterways including Willawalla Creek and Dye Creek. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals an economy transitioning between traditional agriculture and resource extraction, evidenced by the presence of Gravel Pits and the Mallard Oil Field near Jones Valley.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-named sites and rural landmarks. From the Hardy Cem in the northeast to the Traylor Cem and Dewey Ch in the south, the map documents the community fabric of small settlements like Hardy and Gladys. The detailed road network and numerous small wells and quarries provide a clear picture of land use in North Texas during the early 1960s.