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1960 Map of Mabank

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Mabank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Mabank sits at the intersection of Henderson, Kaufman, and Van Zandt counties, serving as a regional hub for the surrounding agricultural landscape of the 1960s. The town's infrastructure is detailed through its Athletic Field, Pumping Sta, and Filtration Plant near the Mabank City Lake. To the southeast, the small community of Eustace marks a significant waypoint along the Texas and New Orleans railroad line, which cuts diagonally across the terrain alongside the Southern Pacific tracks.

Local genealogy is well-represented by rural landmarks such as Elam Grove Ch, Mabank Cem, and Goshen Cem. The map documents a network of small settlements and named properties like Pauline, Payne Springs, and the Mason Ranch. Waterways including North Twin Creek, South Twin Creek, and Cade Branch define the local drainage patterns, while fine red dashed lines indicate fence and field boundaries visible from 1958 aerial photography, offering a precise look at mid-century Texas land use.