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1966 Map of Carbon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Carbon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The town of Carbon serves as a central hub for this late-1960s study of Eastland County, where the transition from a traditional rail-dependent economy to an energy-producing landscape is clearly visible. Traces of the Old Railroad Grade cut across the terrain, reflecting the area's older transportation networks, while the presence of the Leon Powerplant and Lake Olden in the northeast indicates the industrial development of the mid-20th century. Numerous Oil Wells and a Claypit are scattered throughout the region, highlighting the importance of natural resource extraction to the local economy during this era.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several rural burial grounds and smaller settlements. Researchers can identify Flatwood Cem, Bear Springs Cem, and Murry Memorial Cem, alongside small clusters like Punkin Center, Mangum, and Nash. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Leon River and the South Leon River, along with distinctive family-named features like McGough Springs and the interestingly named Hunting Shirt Creek.