1961 Map of Maypearl

About this map

Maypearl and the smaller settlements of Auburn and Griffith anchor this early 1960s survey of the Blackland Prairie border. The Missouri Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal path through the landscape, a primary artery for this agricultural region. The terrain is defined by the dendritic drainage of the Chambers Creek system, including the North Fork, East Fork, and South Fork, which create a mosaic of wooded bottoms and open fields. Family history is well-preserved through several small burial grounds such as Ozro Cem and Jackson Cem, while Griffith Chapel stands as a focal point for the rural community near the Johnson and Ellis County line. The map illustrates a transitional period where small-town life remained closely tied to the seasonal rhythms of the creeks and the steady passage of the rail line.