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1962 Map of Latex

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Latex
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Latex sits at a unique tri-point where the borders of Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas converge, anchoring a landscape defined by its rural infrastructure and early energy development. The presence of numerous Oil Well and Gas Well sites throughout the area reflects the industrial character of the region in the mid-20th century. Local life is centered around scattered settlements like Lotta and Jonesville, where the Jonesville Sch and several country churches, including Mt Zion Ch and Republican Ch, served the community.

Waterways like Piney Bayou and Bullard Creek wind through the terrain, while the Old Railroad Grade provides a physical trace of former transportation networks. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed, noting family-named landmarks such as Davis Cem, Dean Cem, and Swanson Cem. The proximity of Old Border Ch to the state line highlights the historical significance of this borderland geography.