1965 Map of Turlington

About this map

Turlington serves as the central point of this Freestone County landscape, captured during a period of active natural resource extraction and rural community life. The terrain is defined by a dense network of waterways including Big Brown Creek and Upper Keechi Creek, which wind through a landscape dotted with signs of the Texas energy sector. Numerous Gas Wells and an extensive pipeline network traverse the area, illustrating the industrial footprint on the land during the mid-1960s and early 1980s. Evidence of local genealogy and community heritage is found in the scattered sites of Mt Zion Cem and Day Cem, while religious and social life is anchored by Antioch Ch and Mt Zion Park. The presence of several Gravel Pits and geographic landmarks like Pilot Knob further characterize this region's blend of agriculture and industry.