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1962 Map of Waskom

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Waskom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Texas and Pacific railroad corridor defines the development of this borderlands region in the early 1960s, anchoring the settlement of Waskom and the smaller community of Lorraine. This area, where the Harrison County and Caddo Parish line marks the transition between Texas and Louisiana, is characterized by a dense network of energy infrastructure, including numerous Oil Wells, a Gasoline Plant, and the expansive Waskom oil and gas fields.

Social life is centered around rural institutions such as Abney High School and a variety of country churches, including Union Chapel, Gaineville Church, and New Hebrew Church. The landscape is physically divided by the winding path of Cross Bayou and the East Fork Socagee Creek. Noteworthy local landmarks range from the traditional Restland Cemetery to the more unique Park Rest Pet Cemetery and Pedros Landing Strip, reflecting a diverse mid-century rural economy.