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2012 Map of Strawn East

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Strawn East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Thurber Historic District anchors the southern portion of this landscape, preserving the footprint of a once-bustling company coal and brick town. The geography is defined by a series of prominent peaks and ridges including Steam Shovel Mtn, Coal Mine Mtn, and Italian Hill, which overlook the industrial legacy of the area. To the north, the Boles Rector Oil Field indicates the region's continued role in energy production.

Settlements like Strawn, Mingus, Gordon, and the small community of Lyra follow the path of the Palo Pinto Cr and its various tributaries. Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds throughout the area, from the Mt Marion Cem near Strawn to more isolated sites like Guest Cem and Smith Cem. The presence of Thurber Lake Airport and the Gordon City Reservoir show the modern development of water and transportation infrastructure across this historically industrial terrain.