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1960 Map of Quitman

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Quitman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Quitman serves as the focal point of this Wood County landscape at the dawn of the 1960s, appearing as a hub where rural life meets emerging industry. The presence of the Manziel Oil Field and a nearby Refinery signals the economic shift toward petroleum, yet the land remains deeply rooted in its community history. Numerous small landmarks, such as the Clara Sch and rural congregations like Shiloh Ch and Myrtle Springs Ch, dot the countryside along the many branches of Dry Creek and Muddy Creek.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family-named sites and resting places, including Price Cem and Ingram Cem. The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by a dense network of water bodies, including Lake Lydia, Quitman Club Lake, and Andrews Lake, illustrating the importance of local water resources and recreation. This survey captures the transition of a Texas community as it balanced its agrarian past with modern infrastructure like the Substation and expanding pipeline networks.