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1997 Map of Huntsville

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Huntsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Academic and institutional development define Huntsville in the late 1990s, anchored by the expansive campus of Sam Houston State Teachers College. The landscape is notably marked by large state-operated landholdings, including the Wynne State Prison Farm to the northwest and the Goree State Prison Farm to the southeast, illustrating the unique intersection of civic life and correctional infrastructure in this part of Texas. These institutional grounds contrast with the dense woodlands of the Sam Houston National Forest that border the city.

Researchers will find a wealth of local landmarks, from Peckerwood Hill and Smith Hill to the local Fairground. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial grounds such as Oakwood Cemetery, Hume Cemetery, and the dedicated Prison Cemetery. The presence of the Townley Spur rail line and the Huntsville Airport highlights the transportation network serving the region during this period of growth.