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1962 Map of Styx

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Styx
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Trinity River winds through this 1962 landscape, defining the borders of Henderson, Kaufman, and Navarro Counties. This rural expanse is characterized by the tight meanders of the river and its associated lowlands, including Harvey Lake and Round Pond. Settlement is sparse, anchored by small communities like Styx in the north and Harmony to the east.

Social and civic life of the mid-century era is evidenced by the Timothy Cem and the nearby Finch Sch, while local industry is represented by a Gravel Pit near the riverbanks. The topography transitions from the alluvial bottomlands to higher ground at Porters Bluff, where the county lines converge. Waterways like Bois d' Arc Creek and Caney Creek drain the surrounding fields, highlighting the agricultural and riparian character of this North Texas region.