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1961 Map of Lincoln

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lincoln
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Middle Yegua Creek and its many tributaries, including Blue Buck Creek and Turkey Creek, define this central Texas landscape during a period of transition. The settlement of Lincoln serves as a local hub near an Old Railroad Grade, while the smaller community of Loebau sits to the east. The map preserves the locations of several community foundations, such as St Johns Sch (Site) and the Loebau Siding (Site), providing essential data for genealogists tracing family roots in Lee County.

Rural life is marked by numerous family-named landmarks and gathering places, from Molly Smith Lake to the Buzzard Knobs. A high density of cemeteries, including Gloyna Cem, Evergreen Cem, and Copperas Cem, suggests a long-established network of farmsteads. The presence of a Pipeline cutting across the creek drainages signals the modernization of the local infrastructure alongside traditional landmarks like New Bethel Ch and the Roadside Park.