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1958 Map of Sherman

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Sherman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Sherman and southern Denison appear here as thriving North Texas hubs during a period of significant post-war expansion. The landscape is defined by a dense network of major rail lines, including the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad and the St Louis Southwestern Railroad, which converge at industrial junctions like North Sherman Junction. In the heart of Sherman, the campus of Austin College stands near numerous local landmarks like St Josephs Academy and Douglass High Sch.

Beyond the urban grid, the map details the rural transition toward Choctaw Creek, marked by family-named cemeteries and country churches such as Dripping Springs Ch. The transition to the 1970s is visible through purple-tinted revisions, showing the growth of suburban areas and the emergence of modern infrastructure like the Sherman Airport and the expansion of parks such as Woodlake Park. The map also captures several local recreation spots and community fixtures, including the Drive-in Theater and Woodlawn Country Club.