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1950 Map of Redbank

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Redbank
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Red River creates a meandering natural border between Texas and Arkansas on this mid-century survey, defining the landscape through a complex network of oxbow lakes and sloughs. Settled life in the Black Bottom and the surrounding RICHLAND area is anchored by local institutions such as Elizabeth Academy Ch, the Vocational School, and several community churches including Cedar Springs Ch and Red Oak Grove Ch. The winding river path is marked by distinctive water bodies like Whaley Lake, Blue Lake, and Ector Lake, reflecting the shifting hydrology of the Bowie County borderlands.

Evidence of historical activity includes the Rifle Range (Abandoned) and Hughes Cem, providing specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. Small settlements like Redbank and Smith Hill sit near the river's edge, while the interior is dotted with features like Walnut Bayou and Hubbard Slough. This map effectively documents the transition between the low-lying river bottoms and the established rural communities just after 1950.