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1983 Map of Minden
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1983 Map of Minden

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Minden and Brachfield serve as the primary hubs in this part of Rusk County, reflecting a rural Texas landscape defined by an intricate network of creeks and bayous. In the early 1980s, the terrain is characterized by its numerous watercourses, including the prominent Murvaul Bayou and smaller tributaries like Jarrell Creek and Owens Creek. The presence of Walker Lake and a designated Boat Shed suggests a reliance on local water bodies for recreation or small-scale industry. Scattered residences and family-named features like Maxwell and Welch Springs Branch reveal a long-standing pattern of settlement along these drainage systems. The inclusion of Winfrey Ditch indicates early modifications to the natural drainage, while the various branches—from Barnhardt Creek to Mc Cann Branch—point to the complex hydrology that influenced land use and property boundaries in this East Texas region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1983
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain