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1985 Map of Huntsville

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Huntsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Huntsville serves as the focal point of this East Texas region in the mid-1980s, where the expansion of Lake Livingston defines the eastern geography. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by significant state institutions, including Sam Houston State University and several correctional facilities such as Ellis State Prison Farm and Goree State Prison Farm. These institutions, alongside the Walker County Courthouse, establish the area's administrative and educational character.

The surrounding terrain is a mix of dense timber within the Sam Houston National Forest and rural settlements like New Waverly, Coldspring, and Madisonville. The transportation network relies on the Missouri Pacific Railroad and arterial routes like US Highway 190, which connect timberlands and agricultural areas. Evidence of local community life is preserved through labels for the Bath Cemetery and Antony Church, while natural features like Bedias Creek and the San Jacinto River highlight the drainage patterns feeding into the region's major reservoirs.