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1961 Map of Pecan Creek

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Pecan Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Decatur anchors the southern edge of this North Texas survey, where the local economy of the early 1960s is defined by a mix of ranching, transportation, and small-scale industry. The Fort Worth and Denver railroad and the C & G RR cut through the landscape, providing essential links for the region's goods. Evidence of local extraction is visible at the Gravel Pit, while the Decatur Airfield serves the community's growing aviation needs.

A network of drainage systems, including Pecan Creek, Catlett Creek, and Black Creek, defines the topography of Wise County. Historical landmarks like Oak Grove Ch, Flat Rock Cem, and Oaklawn Cem offer specific touchpoints for genealogists researching family ties in this rural Texas corridor. These sites, often situated near water bodies like Twin Pond Creek and Walker Branch, reveal the early settlement patterns and social centers of the surrounding countryside.