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1959 Map of Rowlett

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Rowlett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Lake Ray Hubbard and the East Fork Trinity River dominate the eastern reaches of this Texas landscape, illustrating the critical role of water management in the region's mid-century development. The map details a period of transition where agricultural roots meet expanding suburban footprints near Garland and Rowlett. Notable rural centers such as Pleasant Valley and Liberty Grove are shown with their community focal points, including Pleasant Valley Cem and Big A Cem.

Rail transport remains a defining feature through the corridors of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Missouri Kansas and Texas railroads, which served the smaller settlements like Sachse. The survey also documents the local infrastructure of the era, from the Watson Sch and Zion Ch to the gravel pits and sewage disposal plants that supported the growing populations of Dallas and Collin Counties.