1963 Map of Josephine

About this map

The rural landscape of eastern Collin and western Hunt counties is defined by its small agricultural hubs and the diverging paths of two major rail lines. Josephine serves as a central point, situated where several local routes converge near Cooks Lake. To the southwest, Nevada anchors the corner of the map, while smaller locales like Burrow and Pleasant Valley dot the surrounding countryside. This 1963 survey captures the area before modern suburban expansion, showing a community structured around its institutions, such as the Community Sch and High Sch.