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1950 Map of Tennessee Colony
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1950 Map of Tennessee Colony

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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The Trinity River defines the western edge of this East Texas landscape, where the meandering waterway creates a complex network of oxbows and bottomland features like Snag Lake and Flag Lake. This mid-century survey illustrates a rural economy transitioning from traditional river crossings like Tyler Ferry toward industrial development, most notably at the Cayuga Field and Blackfoot Oil Field. The area is characterized by a high density of community centers, schools, and churches that served scattered homesteads, including Tennessee Colony and Cayuga. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local landmarks, from the Judson Cem and Liberty Cem to various rural educational sites such as Bethel Sch No 2 and Yard Sch. Several flowing wells and named creeks, including Catfish Creek and Keechie Creek, weave through the terrain, indicating a well-watered region critical for both the agriculture and the emerging petroleum industry of the late 1940s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain