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1960 Map of Sanger

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

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Sanger and Krum serve as the primary hubs in this north Texas landscape, defined by the winding course of Clear Creek and its many tributaries like Moores Branch and Duck Creek. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor anchors the eastern half of the map, supporting a local economy marked by the Sanger Oil Field and scattered gravel operations.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the rural areas, where landmarks like Bolivar Church and its associated Bolivar Cemetery sit near the older settlement of Bolivar. The 1970s updates, shown in purple, reveal the gradual expansion of urban areas, while the presence of the Drive-in Theater near the southern edge reflects the cultural landscape of the mid-20th century. Terrain features like Blue Mound rise above the surrounding creek valleys, providing a sense of the area's natural relief before the continued growth of Denton reached this quadrangle.