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1971 Map of Sparkman

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Sparkman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Sparkman serves as the primary hub of this Dallas County landscape, anchored by a grid of streets and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line. While the tracks remain active through the center of town, a branch to the south is marked as Abandoned, illustrating the shifting logistics of the local timber or agricultural economy. The surrounding countryside is dotted with small rural communities and spiritual centers such as New Hope, Pine Grove, and Macedonia Ch.

Elevated points in the terrain are utilized for regional infrastructure, including the Key Hill Lookout Tower and a Radio Tower (KKP). The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, documenting numerous burial sites like Old New Hope Cem and Holeman Cem, often located adjacent to country churches like Ebenezer Ch and Harmony Ch. Several Gravel Pits suggest local extractive industry amid a network of waterways including Cypress Creek and Brushy Creek.