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1949 Map of Lufkin

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Lufkin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The timber and rail hub of Lufkin serves as the focal point of this East Texas landscape, where the Southern Pacific tracks connect industrial sites like Keltys and Herty. The map reveals a high density of rural community markers, particularly the numerous churches and schools such as Saint Anna Sch and Saints Rest Ch that served the outlying settlements of Huntington, Homer, and Redland. The geography is defined by the winding course of the Angelina River and the Neches River, which frame the heavily wooded expanses of the Angelina National Forest.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family land proximity to landmarks like the Ginter Oil Field or the Felder Cem. The distribution of features like the Forestry Experiment Station and the Lufkin Water Plant illustrates the infrastructure supporting the region's mid-century growth. From the smaller nodes at Thomas Crossing to the larger municipal footprint of Lufkin, this survey documents the transition from small-scale farming and logging communities to an integrated regional center.