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1963 Map of Seaton

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Seaton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Big Elm Creek and its many tributaries, including Camp Creek, Possum Creek, and Ratibor Branch, define this agricultural landscape in eastern Bell County. The map details a network of small farming communities that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, such as Seaton, Zabcikville, and Ratibor. Cultural history is well-preserved through labels for the National Cem, the Lost Prairie Sch and its Historical Marker, and several community churches like Ocker Ch.

A notable information-gain insight is found in the distribution of grain infrastructure and local landing strips, illustrating the transition from traditional cotton farming to more mechanized agribusiness. The updated 1990s data, shown in purple, highlights developments around Airville and Cyclone, while the original survey maintains the location of family burial grounds such as Grave Cem and Ocker Cem.