1949 Map of Palestine

Water defines the terrain, with Brushy Creek and Keechie Creek carving through the wooded hills, while specialized features like Evergreen Marsh and a Fish Hatchery indicate a diverse natural environment. The map also captures the early infrastructure of the area, from the Municipal Airport to a series of city-managed water bodies including Upper City Lake and Blue Lake. This survey reflects a period when the timbered hills were dotted with family-named landmarks and small schools like Lone Pine Sch, preserving the location of homesteads and community centers that have since evolved.