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1951 Map of Slate Shoals

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Slate Shoals
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Red River corridor along the border of Oklahoma and Texas defines this early 1950s survey, showing a landscape of small farming communities and scattered rural institutions. The settlement of Slate Shoals sits near the river's edge, while Medill and Novice serve as inland hubs for the surrounding countryside. This era captures a transition in rural education and worship, noting active sites like the Lone Star Sch and Bradley Ch alongside the Pee Dee Sch (Abandoned).

The terrain is heavily intersected by the winding Pine Creek and Carney Cr, creating a network of ridges where many local landmarks are situated. Genealogists will find numerous burial sites including Oak Hill Cem, Long Cem, and Newbethel Cem. Small water features like Womack Lake and various named springs provide a detailed look at the local hydrology before mid-century agricultural shifts significantly altered the land use patterns of Lamar County.