1997 Map of Richards

About this map

The town of Richards anchors this landscape, situated at the intersection of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line and several key local roads. The area's history is reflected in its numerous small communities and burial sites, including Longstreet, Fairview Cemetery, and Bunn No 2 Cemetery. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the protected timberlands of the Sam Houston National Forest, including the Little Lake Creek Wilderness. Natural water features like Lake Creek, Garretts Creek, and West Sandy Creek drain the terrain, which rises to landmarks such as Robinson Hill. The map documents a rural Texas environment where mid-century infrastructure like a Pumping Station and multiple quarries coexist with long-standing religious and social hubs such as Bays Chapel and Robinson Hill Church.