1961 Map of Hallsville

About this map

The Texas and Pacific railroad corridor anchors the southern landscape of this Harrison County region, passing directly through the community of Hallsville. At this time, the town center is well-defined by its High Sch, multiple churches, and a Cemetery. Moving north into the more creek-laced terrain, the map reveals a network of rural settlements and family landmarks including Noonday, Carterville, and Mulberry Springs. The land is heavily dissected by waterways such as Little Cypress Bayou and Gum Creek, which influenced early industry and local topography, evidenced by Walkers Mill and Mill Pond. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of country churches and burial grounds, from the Mt Pleasant Cem and Springhill Cem to the Athens Ch and Morris Chapel. This survey effectively captures the transition from small-town rail commerce to a landscape dominated by agricultural fields and scattered rural dwellings.