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1971 Map of Big Spring South

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Big Spring South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

South Mountain and Scenic Mountain dominate the geography of this West Texas landscape, framing the southern expansion of Big Spring during the 1970s. The map illustrates a city defined by its institutional and educational growth, featuring a dense concentration of local schools like Goliad Jr High Sch and Runnels Jr High Sch, alongside the sprawling V A Hospital complex. The northern section of the sheet captures the urban grid and industrial features like the Filtration Plant, while the southern reaches transition into an Oil Field and extensive Gravel Pits.

Revisions noted in purple highlight the emergence of new residential developments such as Kentwood Sch and a Trailer Park, indicating post-war suburban infill. This survey serves as a vital record for tracing the evolution of civic landmarks, from the Comanche Trail Park Golf Course to the Trinity Memorial Park (Cem) near Elbow Creek, providing a clear look at the infrastructure of Howard County before further modern development.