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1961 Map of Muenster East

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Muenster East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The town of Muenster and the smaller community of Myra anchor this landscape during a period of steady growth along the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad corridor. The terrain is defined by the prominent Wolf Ridge, which separates numerous drainage systems including Opossum Hollow and Black Hollow to the north from the intricate creek networks to the south. The presence of both the Hayes Cem and Van Slyke Cem provides specific points of interest for genealogists tracing early families in this portion of Cooke County.

A network of water features including Dry Elm Creek, Brushy Elm Creek, and Tonkawa Creek illustrates the complex hydrology of the region before significant modern development. The map also documents localized industrial activity such as several Gravel Pits and public infrastructure like the Filtration Plant and power Substation, reflecting the transition of this rural agricultural area into a more modern utility landscape.