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1960 Map of Lindale

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Lindale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Lindale serves as the central hub of this East Texas survey, where the Missouri Pacific railroad intersects with a landscape defined by the winding Sabine River along the northern border. The terrain is characterized by numerous seasonal branches and creeks, including Duck Creek and Winding Branch, which feed into larger water bodies like Lindale Club Lake and the Old Sabine River Channel. Cultural and social life is anchored by a dense network of country churches and schools, such as Bragg Morris High Sch and Harris Chapel, reflecting the rural community structure of the mid-twentieth century.

Genealogists will find significant value in the family and community landmarks, from the Flewellen Cem near the Flewellen Ch to the upland prominence of Mount Sinai. The map also captures the transition of the local economy, shown through the Old Railroad Grade and various private water features like Tomlin Lake and Stewart Lakes, illustrating the integration of agriculture and emerging recreation in Smith County during this period.