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1948 Map of Tyler

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Tyler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The city of Tyler serves as a thriving hub of East Texas in the late 1940s, anchored by a dense network of institutional and transport landmarks. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Missouri Pacific and St Louis Southwestern railroads, which facilitated the region's agricultural and industrial output. Educational and civic life is prominent, evidenced by Texas College and numerous rural schoolhouses like Dixie Sch and Young Hill Sch. To the northeast, the grounds of Tyler State Park and the historic site of Camp Ford offer a view into the area's recreational and Civil War-era significance.

Rural Smith County is dotted with family cemeteries and small churches, such as Fairview Ch and the Beard Cem, reflecting a deeply rooted settlement pattern. Aviation development is visible at Pounds Field and Stewart Airport, while industry is represented by the Clay Pits near Thedford. Water resources are abundant, ranging from the Neches River on the western boundary to local landmarks like Beauchamp Springs and Bellwood Lake.