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1966 Map of Chalk Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Chalk Mountain rises as a prominent landmark along the jagged border of Erath and Somervell counties during the mid-1960s. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with Sycamore Creek and Pony Creek cutting through the northern reaches while the East Bosque River winds across the southern section. Settlement patterns are sparse and rural, focused around community cornerstones like the Chalk Mountain Ch, Cottonwood Ch, and Plainview Ch.

Resource extraction is evident in the numerous Gravel Pit and Quarry sites scattered across the hills, suggesting a local economy tied to road building and limestone. Notable water features like Lesley Lake and Chimney Lake are tucked into the valleys of Loblolly Branch and McDermott Branch. The rugged character of the area is further emphasized by family-named terrain such as Little Kid Hollow and Big Kid Hollow, providing a clear view of the north-central Texas backcountry before significant modernization.