1964 Map of Purley

About this map

Greenwood and Purley anchor this rural landscape in East Texas, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of tributaries feeding into Big Cypress Creek. Mapped in 1964, the area shows a clear transition from agricultural settlements to early industrial activity, particularly evident in the Oil Wells scattered near Harmony and the presence of a Gravel Pit and Sandpit. Small communities like Morris Grove and Winterfield are documented alongside family and community landmarks such as Pleasant Hill Cem and Liberty Cem, providing essential data points for local genealogists. The eastern border is defined by the Hopkins Co Franklin Co line, with the southern reaches showcasing the waters of Lake Franklin. This survey preserves the exact locations of many named creek systems, including Huggins Creek and Caney Creek, which shaped the early development and property lines of these Texas counties.