1966 Map of Winona

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St Louis Southwestern railroad tracks anchor the landscape of northern Smith County in the mid-1960s, connecting the community of Winona to the broader regional economy. The map reveals a transition from traditional rural life to institutional and industrial development, most notably marked by the expansive East Texas Tuberculosis Hospital complex and its nearby Sewage Disposal plant. While the hospital and a local Dragstrip represent modern additions to the era, the map remains a vital resource for genealogists seeking family-named landmarks like McDougle Cem and Harris Creek Ch. The terrain is defined by a dense network of small waterways, including Wiggins Creek and Harris Creek, which likely dictated the placement of early settlements and local schools such as St Viola Ch.