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1960 Map of McKinney East

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of McKinney East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Mc Kinney is the focal point of this 1960s study, showing the city's eastward growth before the major suburban expansion of later decades. The urban grid is defined by streets such as Pearson Ave and Standifer Street, with infrastructure including the VA Hospital and Municipal Golf Course on the northwestern edge. A distinct transition occurs as the landscape moves from the city core to the rural agricultural lands of Collin County, marked by numerous quarries and small rural communities like New Hope and Milligan.

The East Fork Trinity River and its tributaries, including Wilson Creek and Honey Creek, wind through the terrain toward the southern reaches of Lavon Lake. Transportation is anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad and traces of an Old Railroad Grade, providing a look at the region's historical logistics. Rural life is further mapped through scattered landmarks like Pine Grove Cemetery, Lovejoy School, and the Friendship Church.