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1984 Map of Melrose

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Melrose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Melrose and Swift anchor this portion of Nacogdoches County, Texas, captured during a period of rural stability in the early 1980s. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Puenta Suelas Creek and Martin Creek, which wind through the terrain. The topography is significantly marked by various creeks and branches such as Amaladeros Creek, Polysot Creek, and Kingham Branch, suggesting a heavily dissected terrain where drainage patterns dictate the location of roads and residences.

Evidence of local industry and community life appears in the form of a Gravel Pit and a local Cem, while a Transmission Line Wooden Pole indicates the infrastructure of the era. The presence of Oil Springs Branch hints at the region's historical associations with early petroleum exploration, providing a localized point of interest for those studying the industrial or genealogical history of this East Texas corridor.