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1960 Map of McKinney East

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of McKinney East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Mc Kinney stands as the primary urban center in this 1960s study, showcasing a period of expansion indicated by residential street development and civic infrastructure like the VA Hospital and Municipal Golf Course. The map captures the landscape just as the Lavon Reservoir begins to influence the hydrology of the East Fork Trinity River in the southeast. Surrounding the city, the terrain is defined by a traditional rural economy of quarries and small farming settlements including New Hope, Milligan, and Princeton.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Johnson Cem, Higgins Cem, and Pine Grove Cemetery. The presence of the Old Railroad Grade and active Southern Pacific Railroad lines illustrates the transition of transport networks during the mid-century. Educational and religious life is well-documented through landmarks like North Ward Sch and Dunn Memorial Ch, providing a detailed look at the social fabric of Collin County.