1980 Map of West Tawakoni

About this map

Lake Tawakoni dominates the central landscape of this Hunt County survey, its jagged shoreline forming numerous named reaches and coves that defined the local geography by 1980. The settlement of West Tawakoni is situated along the southern shore, showing the residential and commercial development that followed the reservoir's creation. Further inland, the map preserves older layers of rural history through family and community landmarks such as Mc Bride Cem, Kuykendall Cem, and the Odd Fellows Cem. North of the water, the landscape transitions to more agricultural and institutional uses, marked by the extensive grounds of the Boles Home and the community of Cash. This era of the lake's history reflects a balance between recreational development, seen at Wind Point Park and the lakeside Golf Course, and the persistence of traditional crossroads like Sunset Ch and the small settlement of Mexico.