1966 Map of Tyler North

About this map

Tyler State Park and the northern outskirts of Tyler anchor this mid-1960s survey of Smith County. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Black Fork Creek and Saline Creek, where numerous Oil Wells punctuate the wooded hills and creek valleys. This era shows the city's northward expansion alongside long-established rural nodes like Swan and Shady Grove. Genealogical value is found in the distribution of family-centered landmarks and community centers, including the Old Butler Cem, Antioch Ch, and the Pine Springs Sch. Transport infrastructure is dominated by the Missouri Pacific and St Louis Southwestern railroads, which helped facilitate the region's agricultural and industrial growth. The northern presence of Texas College and the State Agricultural Experiment Station reflects the area's historical role in education and agricultural research.