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1966 Map of Camp Branch

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Camp Branch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Surprise Valley Ranch and the open Prairie land of central Texas define this mid-1960s landscape at the intersection of Erath, Bosque, and Hamilton counties. The topography is deeply carved by an intricate network of waterways, most notably the East Fork Bosque River in the northeast and the wide valley of Duffau Creek to the south. Numerous smaller tributaries like Flag Branch, Walker Branch, and Rocky Creek drain the surrounding heights, creating a series of wooded ridges and agricultural bottoms.

Local landmarks such as the Flanary Cem and a Roadside Park along the highway provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The presence of multiple Gravel Pit sites and industrial Storage Bins indicates the area's rural economic activity, while a major Pipeline cutting across the terrain reflects the mid-century infrastructure expansion into these ranching communities.