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1964 Map of Klondike

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Klondike
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad line cuts a diagonal path through this agricultural landscape, linking the small community of Klondike to the broader regional economy in the mid-1960s. This survey illustrates a network of rural settlements like Yowell, Needmore, and Horton, where life centered around local institutions such as Shiloh Ch and the Wintermute Mem Hosp. The terrain is defined by the convergence of the Middle Sulphur River and the South Sulphur River, creating a well-watered basin carved by numerous tributaries including Honey Creek and Jernigan Creek.

Family history researchers will find significant value in the documentation of local burial sites, such as Gough Cem and Lebanon Cem, which anchor the map's genealogical data. The boundary between Hunt and Delta Counties runs vertically through the western portion of the sheet, while the southern reaches capture the edge of Delta and Hopkins Counties. This map provides a detailed view of the rural Texas road network before the era of major highway expansion altered these smaller crossroads communities.