
Decatur and its immediate rural surroundings are captured here at a moment of transition during the early 1960s, with land-use revisions reflecting changes through the mid-1970s. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of Black Creek, Pecan Creek, and Catlett Creek, which carve through the terrain and dictate the placement of early road networks like Decatur Road. The southern edge of the quadrangle shows the expansion of the town near Oaklawn Cem, while the outlying areas remain anchored by community landmarks such as Flat Rock Ch and its adjacent Flat Rock Cem. The map reveals a diversified local economy, where traditional agriculture intersects with extractive industries like the Gravel Pit and the development of the North Southeast Bryson Oil Field. Aviation and scientific infrastructure are also evident in the presence of the Decatur Airfield and the Decatur Magnetic station, marking the town's regional importance.
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1924 Sunset 4-d
Wise County, TX

1960 Bluett
Wise County, TX

1960 Boonsville
Wise County, TX

1960 Bridgeport East
Wise County, TX

1960 Bridgeport West
Wise County, TX

1960 Cottondale
Wise County, TX

1961 Greenwood
Wise County, TX

1961 Pecan Creek
Wise County, TX

1961 Slidell
Wise County, TX

2022 Bluett
Wise County, TX

2022 Boonsville
Wise County, TX

2022 Bridgeport East
Wise County, TX

2022 Bridgeport West
Wise County, TX

2022 Cottondale
Wise County, TX

2022 Greenwood
Wise County, TX

2022 Pecan Creek
Wise County, TX

2022 Slidell
Wise County, TX