1984 Map of Lake Bonham

About this map

Lake Bonham serves as the focal point of this northern Texas landscape, where the waters of Wolf Creek and several small branches are impounded just north of the county seat. Along the northern edge of the sheet, the Red River valley is marked by Sowells Bluff and the winding course of Sandy Creek, establishing the topographical boundary between Oklahoma and Texas. The rural character of the era is preserved in small crossroads settlements like Ivanhoe, Ravenna, and Oakland, interspersed with family-named landmarks and essential community institutions. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local burial sites, including the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Sandy Cemetery, and New Hope Cemetery. The presence of the Ridings Rodeo Ground and the Lake Bonham Recreation Area reflects the mid-century intersection of agricultural heritage and modern water-resource management.