1973 Map of Pryor Mountain

About this map

Pryor Mountain and its surrounding peaks dominate this Cherokee County landscape, characterized by a complex network of high ridges and narrow creek valleys. In the early 1970s, this area remained largely rural, defined by small settlements like Bulah and Lone Oak. The map reveals a deeply rooted community structure through its numerous country churches and family burial grounds, including Adams Chapel, Lynchs Chapel, and Parker Lake Nelson Cem. The local economy is represented by the William Wise Oil Field and scattered gravel pits, while the terrain is carved by uniquely named waterways such as One Eye Creek and Black Eye Creek. From the heights of Reagan Mountain to the lowlands along Bowles Creek, the sheet provides an intricate look at East Texas topography and land use before extensive modern development altered these small upland communities.