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1967 Map of Bradshaw

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Bradshaw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Abilene and Southern railroad cuts a diagonal line across this West Texas landscape, connecting the small settlement of Bradshaw to the surrounding ranching and oil country. Located on the Taylor Co / Runnels Co line, the area shows a distinct pattern of petroleum exploration, with numerous Oil Wells scattered across the plains and near the base of Moro Mountain. The terrain is defined by the drainage systems of Bluff Creek and Mill Creek, which carve through the relatively flat elevations.

Local history is centered on the railroad corridor and the smaller communities of Drasco and Victory. Traces of early rural life remain visible in the form of a small Cem and several Gravel Pits, indicating the importance of local materials for road building and infrastructure. The map documents an era when the primary economy was shifting between cattle, transport, and the growing influence of the oil industry.