1959 Map of Grand Saline

About this map

The industrial and agricultural landscape of eastern Van Zandt County is anchored by Grand Saline, where the Texas and Pacific railroad corridor and the nearby Morton Mine define the local economy. This 1959 survey (with 1980s updates) illustrates a terrain shaped by both industry and the meandering Sabine River to the north. Rural life is well-documented through a network of small landmarks such as Friendship Sch, Crossroads Ch, and several family cemeteries including Rodgers Cem and Padgett Cem. The map reveals the area’s water management and transport history, from the Artesian Well and City Lake near the town center to the old crossing at Collins Ferry on the river. The presence of the Old Railroad Grade north of town provides a clear path for tracing former transport routes through the creek-fed lowlands of Caney Creek and Grand Saline Creek.