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1960 Map of Groesbeck

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Groesbeck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Groesbeck serves as the focal point of this 1960 survey, situated at the junction of the Texas and New Orleans Railroad and Southern Pacific lines. The landscape north of the city is dominated by the Navasota River and the expansive Springfield Lake, which forms the centerpiece of Fort Parker State Park. This area holds deep regional significance, evidenced by the site of Fort Parker (Historical) and the nearby Fort Parker Memorial Cem.

The map details a rural landscape transitioning toward the mid-century, where community life centered on sites like Washington High School and numerous country churches such as Canaan Chapel and Hannis Chapel. The terrain is etched by several watercourses including Baines Creek and Frost Creek, while family-named landmarks like Faulkenberry Cem and Dancer Cem provide essential data points for genealogical research into the families of Limestone County.