1958 Map of Whitesright

About this map

The Red River defines the northern border of this North Texas landscape, where the agricultural plains of Grayson and Fannin Counties meet the Oklahoma state line. The region is defined by a dense network of early crossroads and rail-oriented settlements, including the prominent junction at Whitewright and the nearby historic community of Kentucky Town. The mapping reflects a landscape of small family farms and rural institutions, evidenced by the high concentration of named burial grounds such as Montgomery Cem, Little Jordan Cem, and Porter Cem. Transportation is dominated by the Missouri Kansas Texas RR and the Texas and Pacific RR, which connect towns like Savoy, Bells, and Tom Bean. Along the river bottomlands, the terrain shifts into a complex of sloughs and sand deposits, notably Choctaw Slough and Gandy Slough.