1962 Map of Stricklin Springs

About this map

The Elysian Gas Field defines the industrial character of this corner of Harrison County, where active energy extraction meets traditional rural East Texas settlements. The landscape is marked by a complex network of pipelines and local landmarks like the Elysian Fields Lookout Tower and a Refinery near the northeastern boundary. Significant genealogy value is found in the clustered community centers of the early 1960s, including Stricklin Springs and the rural junction at Crossroads. Local life is anchored by established institutions such as the Elysian Fields Sch, and numerous spiritual sites like Mt Prospect Ch and Belview Ch. The topography is intricately carved by waterways including Butler Creek, Turkey Creek, and the West Fork Socagee Creek, which weave through a terrain heavily dotted with Oil Wells and gas infrastructure near Waskom.