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1962 Map of Cement Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Cement Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Colorado River carves a winding path across this West Texas landscape, serving as the primary geographic anchor for Coke County in the early 1960s. The terrain transitions from the river valley into a series of prominent rises and ridges, including Liveoak Ridge and the distinctive Cement Mountain. The settlement of Valley View sits along the road designated as 208, positioned amidst a network of seasonal drainages such as Jack Miles Creek and Buffalo Creek.

Energy extraction is a visible driver of the local economy during this era, evidenced by the extensive Wendland Oil Field in the northeast and several Pipeline corridors traversing the brushy uplands. For those tracing the physical history of the region, the map meticulously records landmarks like Butterfield Peak and Nipple Peak, alongside smaller operations like a Gravel Pit and various Quarry sites that speak to the area's rural industrial character.