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1956 Map of Carlton

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Carlton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The settlement of Carlton serves as the focal point for this landscape where the boundaries of Erath, Hamilton, and Comanche Counties converge. This mid-century survey captures the rural character of the Texas Hill Country, showing a community structured around its local High Sch and several family or community burial grounds, including Turnbow Cemetery, Altman Cemetery, and Midway Cemetery. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal waterways like Wolf Prong Creek and Gilmore Creek that drain the upland breaks.

Evidence of historical infrastructure is prominent throughout the quadrangle, notably the Old Railroad Grade that cuts across the countryside, marking a defunct transportation corridor. Modern utility development is also visible through the presence of a Pipeline traversing the hills. Topographic detail is anchored by several survey points, such as the high elevation at VABM 1388 Gibson, which provides a clear view of the surrounding pastoral landscape.