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1967 Map of Buffalo Bluff

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Buffalo Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Colorado River carves a winding path through the heart of Runnels County, defining the landscape with prominent elevations like Buffalo Bluff and Herrings Bluff. This late-1960s survey documents a region where ranching and early energy extraction intersect. The northern boundary is marked by the A T & S F railroad line, while several pipelines traverse the hills, connecting scattered industrial sites such as an Oil Well and a Gas Well.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Hoffman Cem tucked near a bend in the river, providing a specific point of reference for families of the area. The drainage network is complex, with Butternut Creek, Mustang Creek, and Pony Creek all feeding into the main river valley. This map effectively illustrates the mid-century transition of central Texas from a purely agrarian economy to one supporting broader infrastructure and resource development.