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1959 Map of Moore Grove

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Moore Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Sam Houston National Forest dominates this 1959 landscape, where heavily wooded terrain is broken by timber operations and cattle ranching. The presence of the Old Railroad Grade and several fire towers, including the Bath Lookout and Moores Grove Lookout, indicates the region's managed wilderness character and industrial history. Small family settlements and ranching operations like Lost Meadows Ranch and M-Four Ranch are scattered throughout the forest, often located near water sources such as the West Fork San Jacinto River.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks such as the Union Hill Cem and the Old Folks Home near the eastern edge of the quadrangle. Transportation is defined by the Huntsville Road and smaller crossings like Baker Bridge, connecting isolated locales like Bath and East Sandy. The map also captures several private lakes and named branches, including Raven Lake and Hostetter Lake, which highlight the drainage patterns feeding the San Jacinto river system.