Existed: 1951 – present Counties: Montague Constructed 1951 | South end: FM 103 in Nocona Length 8.877 km County Montague County, Texas | |
North end: Gray Road / White and Briddy Road northwest of Nocona | ||
Farm to Market Road 1759 or FM 1759, is a two-lane, state-maintained highway that connects the farming areas of north central Montague County to Nocona. FM 1759 also intersects with FM 3394 leading to the Red River, and other various county secondary roads.
Contents
- Map of Farm to Market Rd 1759 Nocona TX 76255 USA
- Route description
- History
- Major intersections
- References
Map of Farm to Market Rd 1759, Nocona, TX 76255, USA
Route description
FM 1759 begins at an intersection with FM 103 in Nocona, Montague County, heading west-southwest on two-lane undivided West Pine Street. The road heads through residential areas, curving west and heading between American Legion Park to the north and Nocona Cemetery to the south. The highway turns north and leaves Nocona, becoming an unnamed road that passes through open farmland with occasional trees and homes. FM 1759 curves to the west and comes to an intersection with the southern terminus of FM 3394. From here, the road heads through more rural areas, turning to the north again. FM 1759 reaches its northern terminus at an intersection with White and Briddy Road, where the road continues north as Gray Road.
History
FM 1759 was first designated in 1951, running from FM 103 to an intersection 2.3 miles (3.7 km) to the northwest. The highway was extended an additional 1.6 miles (2.6 km) in 1959. In 1967, FM 1759 was extended to its current terminus.
Major intersections
The entire route is in Montague County.