1949 Map of Lufkin

About this map

Lufkin stands as a central rail and industrial hub in this mid-century survey, which incorporates revisions from the late 1970s to show the city's later expansion. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Southern Pacific RR, Texas and Pacific RR, and St Louis Southwestern RR, which supported the timber and manufacturing interests of the era. North of the city, the Angelina River flows near settlements like Keltys, while the rural outskirts are dotted with foundational community landmarks such as McKindree Ch and the Biloxi Sch. Local history is preserved in several burial grounds, including the Homer Cem in the old community of Homer and the Glendale Cem near the town center. The map also documents institutional growth through sites like the Forestry Experiment Station and several specialized schools like East Sch and Brandon Sch.