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1958 Map of Tatum

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Tatum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Longview serves as a major industrial and educational hub in this mid-century survey, anchored by the presence of the Le Tourneau Tech Institute and the McClure Sch. The landscape is defined by the sweeping course of the Sabine River and the significant footprint of Cherokee Lake, which supports the Knox Lee Powerplant. This era captures East Texas during a period of intensive resource extraction, evidenced by the sprawling Tatum Gas Field and a dense network of pipelines.

Rural life is deeply documented through numerous country churches and family landmarks, including Smith Chapel, Waters Chapel, and Harmony Hill Cem. Transportation patterns are dominated by the Texas and Pacific and Gulf Colorado and Sante Fe railroads, which connect established settlements like Easton, Tatum, and Chalk Hill. The map meticulously records the intersection of four counties, providing a detailed look at the interface between Gregg, Harrison, Rusk, and Panola.