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1960 Map of Jacksboro

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Jacksboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Jacksboro serves as the focal point of this North Texas survey, showcasing its development as a county seat and regional hub. The map highlights the town's essential infrastructure, including the Courthouse, County Hospital, and local educational institutions like the Linnie Shelton Sch. On the southern edge of town, the site of Fort Richardson (Historical) marks a significant military footprint from the state's frontier era.

The landscape is defined by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line, while an Old RR Grade to the northeast suggests an earlier phase of the area's transportation network. Beyond the town, water features such as Lake Jacksboro and the winding Lost Creek are surrounded by family-named landmarks including Raper Cem and Dark Corner Cem, providing essential context for genealogists tracing early Jack County residents.