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1940 Map of Kilgore

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Kilgore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

The Sabine River winds through the northern portion of this East Texas survey, creating a complex landscape of oxbows like Horseshoe Lake and swampy bottomlands. Centered on Kilgore, the map captures the region during a period of intense industrial activity, evident in the dense network of roads and specialized settlements such as Oil City and Swamp City. The infrastructure of the era is well-defined, showing the intersection of the International-Great Northern and Missouri Pacific railroads.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from rural educational centers like Laird Hill Sch and Danville Sch to spiritual hubs such as Rock Springs Mission and the North Chapel School and Church. The southern reach of the map includes New London and Overton, while the eastern portion is marked by the Prison Farm near the Gregg and Rusk county line, illustrating the varied social and economic landscape of the Texas oil belt in the mid-1930s.