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1962 Map of Cement Mountain

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Cement Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Colorado River winds through this West Texas landscape, cutting a path through the limestone uplands of Coke County. The 1962 topography shows an economy shifting from ranching toward energy extraction, evidenced by the presence of the Wendland Oil Field and scattered Oil Wells across the northern reaches. Small rural gatherings are anchored by the Valley View settlement and a local Community Center, providing social focal points for the surrounding countryside.

South of the river, the terrain rises sharply toward Liveoak Ridge and the distinct summits of Butterfield Peak, Cement Mountain, and Nipple Peak. Drainage patterns are defined by a network of seasonal waterways like Jack Miles Creek and Buffalo Creek. Several Quarry sites and a Landing Strip indicate the varied uses of this territory, from resource extraction to private aviation in a remote Texas setting.