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1949 Map of Tyler

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Tyler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The city of Tyler serves as the focal point of this 1949 study, showing a bustling regional center defined by its early mid-century infrastructure and educational institutions. Within the city, Texas College and Junior College are clearly visible, while the industrial and transit footprint is marked by the intersecting lines of the Missouri Pacific and St Louis Southwestern railroads. To the northeast, the recreational landscape of Tyler State Park surrounds Beauchamp Springs, providing a contrast to the agricultural and research activities at the State Agricultural Experiment Sta near Thedford.

Rural Smith County is densely populated with community landmarks, from the historic site of Camp Ford to numerous family-named cemeteries such as the Shamburger Cem and Beard Cem. To the west, the Neches River meanders through the landscape, feeding into a series of water bodies including Cade Lake and Hill Lake. The presence of Pounds Field and several smaller landing strips like Stewart Airport reflect the era's expanding aviation network, while local industry is represented by the Clay Pits near the northern boundary.