1957 Map of McClanahan

About this map

Mc Clanahan sits at a crossroads in the north-central portion of this mid-century survey, surrounded by the headwaters of numerous creeks that define the local drainage. The landscape is marked by the presence of both the Missouri Pacific and the Texas and New Orleans (SP) railroads, which parallel the major watercourses and connect the rural communities. Infrastructure for nearby Marlin is evident in the twin reservoirs of Marlin City Lake and New City Lake, supported by a dedicated Filtration Plant and the National Guard Armory. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks, including the Marvin Allen Ch, Springhill Ch, and Taylor Chapel Cem. The terrain rises toward Bald Hill in the south, while the northeast is characterized by the winding path of Brushy Creek and Pin Oak Creek.