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1961 Map of Joshua

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Joshua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serves as a central spine through this north-central Texas landscape, connecting the growing community of Joshua in the north to the outskirts of Cleburne in the south. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations like Caddo Peak and Brushy Knob, providing topographical relief amidst a network of drainage systems including the Nolan River and West Buffalo Creek.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds documented, such as Old Bethany Cem, Old Lane Prairie Cem, and the Buchanan Cem located near a long-standing Pumping Sta. The presence of multiple Gravel Pits and various pipelines indicates the area's mid-century industrial utility, while landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and the Radio Tower (KCLE) capture the cultural and technological character of the late 1950s and early 1960s before suburban expansion moved further into Johnson County.