1959 Map of Powell

About this map

The St Louis Southwestern railroad corridor defines the northern edge of this late 1950s landscape, passing through the settlement of Powell. This region of Navarro County shows a distinct transition between agricultural prairie and industrial extraction, most notably within the Corsicana Oil Field where numerous Oil Wells are scattered across the terrain. Water management is a central theme of the map, anchored by the reservoir at Lake Corsicana and the winding course of Chambers Creek, which is spanned by the Anderson Bridge. Rural community life is well-documented through small settlements like Eureka and Elm Flat, each accompanied by their respective burial grounds, Eureka Cem and Elm Flat Cem. These locations, along with Providence Ch, provide a clear picture of the mid-century social fabric in this part of Texas.