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1960 Map of Tolar

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Tolar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Tolar serves as the primary hub of this Hood County landscape, situated along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of seasonal drainage and family-named landmarks, including the winding Robinson Creek and Squaw Creek. For genealogists, the map is particularly detailed, locating several rural burial grounds such as Strouds Creek Cem, Antioch Cem, and Martin Cem, which anchor the small communities that emerged around these creek valleys.

Industrial activity is evident near the town center and along the rail line, marked by several Gravel Pits and unique features like the Minnow Ponds to the east. The land's character is further revealed through distinct topographical points like VABM Musick and the deeply incised Star Hollow, illustrating the transition from agricultural bottomlands to the more varied upland breaks typical of this part of north-central Texas.