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1960 Map of Jacksboro

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Jacksboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Jacksboro is centered as the primary hub of this North Texas survey, showcasing its mid-century grid including Mesquite Ave and Belnap St. The map captures a moment when the city’s educational and medical infrastructure was well-defined, featuring the Linnie Shelton Sch and the County Hospital West. A significant historical layer is preserved through the marking of Fort Richardson (Historical) south of the town center, a reminder of the frontier military post established in the late 19th century.

The surrounding Jack County landscape is etched with the drainage of Cleveland Creek and Lost Creek, while the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad cuts diagonally across the terrain. Rural life is evidenced by family and community landmarks like the Raper Cem and the evocatively named Dark Corner locality. Industrial and transit features, from several pipelines to the Grace Landing Strip, illustrate the region's post-war development and reliance on energy and aviation.