1961 Map of Van Alstyne

About this map

Van Alstyne and Howe anchor this North Texas survey, positioned along the busy corridor of the Southern Pacific railroad. The landscape is defined by the branching tributaries of the Red River and Trinity River basins, including the Hurricane Creek drainage and the prongs of West Prong Whites Creek and West Prong Sister Grove Creek. These waterways dictate the placement of early rural landmarks and industry, such as the numerous Quarries and Gravel Pits that dot the countryside. Near the Grayson and Collin County line, the map reveals a network of country burial grounds including Morris Cem, Cannon Cem, and Baker Cem, alongside local gathering places like Sister Grove Ch. The presence of an Athletic Field and localized sewage disposal facilities reflects the mid-century municipal expansion of these farming communities.