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1968 Map of Allen Bend

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Allen Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The waters of Lake Whitney dominate the landscape in the late 1960s, a man-made reservoir on the Brazos River that altered the geography of the Hill and Bosque County border. This period of Texas history reflects a shift from traditional river valley agriculture to a recreation-based economy, evidenced by the proliferation of public lands like Cedron Creek Park and Mc Cowan Valley Park.

Beneath the development of Lakewood Harbor, the remnants of older rural life persist in the form of the Steiner Sch, Steiner Ch, and the Cedron Cem. The presence of the Katy Bridge provides a vital link across the widening waters, while natural landmarks such as Bear Bluff and the subterranean Cooney Cavern offer a glimpse into the diverse topography that existed before the basin was flooded to its normal pool elevation of 522 feet.