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1961 Map of Sunset

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sunset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Sunset serves as a central junction on this early 1960s survey, where the Fort Worth and Denver railroad cuts across the landscape. The region is defined by a series of water management projects along the various forks of Big Sandy Creek, including Big Sandy Creek Dam No 11, No 12, and No 13. These structures created controlled inundation areas near the recently established Lake Amon G Carter, a significant water feature in this part of Montague County.

Smaller rural hubs like Fruitland and Park Springs are connected by a network of local roads and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR. The map preserves the locations of local landmarks such as Carter Lake Chapel and a Gravel Pit, providing a detailed view of the rural economy and community structure before modern expansion. Significant natural drainages like Cowskin Creek, Turkey Creek, and Pringle Creek meander through the terrain, intersecting the county line between Montague and Wise.