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1966 Map of Blanton

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Blanton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The rolling landscape of West Prairie in Hill County is dominated by the watershed of Aquilla Creek and its various tributaries during the mid-1960s. This survey records a period when small rural communities like Blanton and Huron remained central to the local geography, alongside family and community landmarks such as Red Hill and Grub Hill. The presence of Jawbone Cem and the Shiloh Ch provide vital points of reference for those researching the social history of this part of Texas.

The southern edge of the map reveals the impact of water management on the terrain, where the rising waters of Whitney Reservoir meet the shore at Live Oak Resorts. These recreational developments represent a shift in land use, contrasting with the agricultural tradition of the surrounding prairie. A network of pipelines and scattered Gravel Pits further illustrate the mid-century industrial footprint on this otherwise rural landscape.