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1962 Map of Magnolia East

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Magnolia East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Magnolia and the surrounding piney woods of south Montgomery County appear here during a transitional period of energy development and rural growth. The landscape is defined by the intersection of major rail lines, including the Fort Worth and Denver and the Missouri Pacific, which shaped the early development of settlements like Pinehurst and Mostyn. Significant industrial activity is visible in the Decker Prairie Oil Field and the Pinehurst Gas and Oil Field, alongside specialized facilities like the Cycling Plant.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by several established burial grounds, including Tillis Prairie Cem and Decker Prairie Cem. Small communities are centered around rural institutions such as St Matthews Ch and Mt Zion Ch. The intricate drainage system of Mill Creek and Spring Creek is documented alongside newer residential enclaves like Stagecoach, showing the gradual shift from a timber and oil-based economy to more suburban settlement patterns.