1960 Map of Middlebourne
USGS Topo · Published 1962About this map
Middle Island Creek winds through the heart of this landscape, its tight oxbows defining the geography of the Ellsworth and Union districts. The county seat of Middlebourne sits near the upper reaches of the creek, serving as a hub for the surrounding ridges and hollows. The terrain is marked by a network of rural settlements and family-named landmarks, including the notable bend known as The Jug and the elevated stretch of Klondike Ridge. This era in Tyler County is characterized by a mix of agricultural tradition and industrial infrastructure, with pipelines traversing the hillsides near Wick and Bearsville. Genealogists will find a wealth of local-history detail in the distribution of country churches and burial grounds, such as Archers Chapel Cem and Lawson Ch Cem, which anchor the small communities found along Sancho Creek and Sugar Creek.
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