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1960 Map of Quitman

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Quitman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Quitman serves as the focal point of this East Texas landscape, recorded during a period of transition in the early 1960s with later revisions. The town is surrounded by a complex network of small lakes and creek branches, including Andrews Lake, Herrin Lake, and the expansive Lake Quitman to the north. Industrial activity is evident through the Manziel Oil Field and various pipelines that cut through the wooded terrain.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of rural landmarks, such as Gains School and numerous country churches including Muddy Creek Church and Cloverhill Church. The map also preserves the locations of several burial grounds, such as Price Cemetery and Shiloh Cemetery, providing a detailed look at the community's footprint before modern development altered the drainage patterns and road networks around Dry Creek and Glade Creek.