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1959 Map of Moore Grove

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Moore Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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The Sam Houston National Forest dominates this landscape, where dense piney woods are interspersed with cattle ranches and historic rural outposts. Local genealogists will find several landmarks of interest, including the Union Hill Ch and adjacent Union Hill Cem near Bath, as well as the Old Folks Home situated in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures a moment of transition as the waters of Conroe Lake reach into the southwestern corner of Walker County, fundamentally altering the drainage of Robinson Creek and Sand Branch.

Industrial and recreational history is marked by the presence of an Old Railroad Grade winding through the northern timberlands and the developed facilities of Huntsville State Park, centered on Raven Lake. Lookouts like Bath Lookout and Moores Grove Lookout stand as evidence of fire management across this heavily wooded terrain, while numerous family-named properties like Hayman Ranch and Stewart Ranch highlight the enduring ranching economy of the region.