1971 Map of Kilgore NE

About this map

Kilgore and the southern edge of Longview anchor this East Texas landscape, where the Sabine River carves a winding path through industrial and rural developments. The map highlights a significant intersection of transport and extraction, with the Missouri Pacific railroad and extensive pipeline networks cutting across the East Field. Local centers like Kinsloe, Danville, and Fredonia appear amidst a landscape dotted with oil wells and gravel pits, illustrating the region's mid-century economic drivers. Numerous family and community landmarks, including the Utzman Cem and Post Oak Ch, provide essential context for researchers tracing local lineage. Notable educational and community sites such as Kilgore College and the Kilgore Community Airfield reflect the civic growth of Gregg County during the early 1970s.