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1951 Map of Wells

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Wells serves as the primary hub of this East Texas landscape, where the St Louis Southwestern railroad cuts a diagonal line through the pine-laden terrain of Cherokee County. The map captures a transition point where local industry and natural resources converge, notably where the Old Grade Railroad traces a path through the dense vegetation north of the Angelina River.

Genealogists can find several established landmarks, including Redtown and Tackley, alongside religious and burial sites like Bodan Ch and Sandlot Cem. The southwestern portion of the map is dominated by the Davy Crockett National Forest, defined by the winding courses of Devils Bayou and the Neches River. The presence of numerous named branches and creeks, such as Sapulpa Creek and Bodan Creek, illustrates the intricate drainage system supporting the region's timber and agricultural interests during the mid-century.