1984 Map of Murchison West
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1984 Map of Murchison West

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The boundary between Van Zandt and Henderson Counties cuts across a landscape defined by an intricate network of waterways during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The settlement of Murchison stands as the primary hub in the southeast, situated near the headwaters of Little Duncan Branch. Further west, the crossroads at Bethel and Walton mark the rural social centers of the day. A diverse hydrology shapes the terrain, from the winding path of Kickapoo Creek to the southern drainages of Caney Creek, Second Creek, and Third Creek. This survey captures a moment when the regional infrastructure included established local markers like the Roadside Park and the waters of Jackson Lake, providing a clear view of the agricultural and residential patterns before further modern expansion altered these East Texas communities.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1984
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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