1962 Map of Scurry

About this map

The East Fork Trinity River landscape in the early 1960s was defined by a complex network of flood control structures and traditional agricultural settlements. A series of numbered lateral reservoirs, including Lateral Site No 10 and Lateral Site No 11, highlight mid-century efforts to manage the river's basin. To the northeast, Scurry and Gastonia anchor the rural landscape, while Crandall sits at the northern edge along the Southern Pacific railroad line. Local history is preserved in landmarks such as Mt Olive Cem and Pleasant Grove Ch. The map also captures recreation and industry of the era, from the Thunderbird Racetrack near the river bluffs to the Gravel Pit operations. Distinctive terrain features like White House Ridge and Rainbow Ridge rise above the alluvial bottomlands of Pecan Slough and the Bois d'Arc Slough.