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1960 Map of Frisco

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Frisco
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Frisco serves as the primary hub of this north Texas landscape, positioned along the St Louis San Francisco railroad corridor. The late 1950s and early 1960s character of the region is defined by a series of small, agricultural communities such as Prosper, Parvin, and Rockhill. Local heritage is anchored by sites like Bethel Ch and the adjacent Bethel Cem, while the northern edge of the sheet features Good Hope Ch.

The terrain is dissected by numerous waterways including Panther Creek, Stewart Creek, and Cottonwood Branch, which provide the drainage network for the surrounding farmland. Industrial activity is visible through several Gravel Pits and a Powerplant near the rail line. The boundary between Denton Co Collin Co runs vertically through the western half of the map, illustrating the political division of these developing rural areas before the arrival of massive suburban expansion.