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1957 Map of Borden

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Borden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Colorado River winds through the northeastern corner of this landscape, creating a distinct boundary for the community of Shaws Bend. This area shows a transition from river-bottom lands to the interior cattle and farming country, marked by the presence of the Southern Pacific railroad corridor. The settlement of Borden and its associated Borden Siding highlight the importance of rail transit to the local economy during the mid-20th century.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites including the Historical Monument Borden Cemetery, Old Osage Cem, and Fitzgerald Cem. The map also documents the shifting social landscape of Colorado County, noting structures like the Oak Grove Sch (Aband) and Pleasant Hill Ch (Aband). Industrial activity is evidenced by numerous Oil Wells and Oil Tanks scattered near the creek branches, indicating the era's active petroleum exploration and extraction.