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1952 Map of Nacogdoches

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Nacogdoches
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The historic town of Nacogdoches serves as the focal point of this early 1950s survey, revealing a landscape defined by deep-rooted East Texas settlements and the institutional presence of Stephen F Austin College. The city is flanked by distinctive landforms like Orton Hill and Orton Lake, while the Southern Pacific railroad and the Old San Antonio Road provide the primary structural axes for growth.

Beyond the city limits, the terrain is densely populated with community landmarks vital for genealogical research, including the Old North Ch, Johnson Chapel, and numerous burial grounds like Bonaldo Cem. Smaller rural hubs such as Mahl, Appleby, and Woden are connected by a web of creeks and bayous, including La Nana Bayou and Loco Bayou. The map also captures the post-war aviation infrastructure at Del Wentzel Field, illustrating the transition from a traditional rail-and-river economy to a modern motorized era.