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1955 Map of Clifton

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Clifton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Bosque River winds through the heart of the Texas hill country, framing the town of Clifton during a period of mid-century growth. The town grid is clearly defined, supporting local institutions like the National Guard Armory, Athletic Field, and Rodeo Grounds. Transportation and industry are centered on the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe railroad, which parallels the river and serves the nearby Gravel Pit.

Beyond the town center, the landscape is marked by small rural nodes and family-named landmarks. To the east, St Pauls Ch and Womack Hall stand as anchors for the outlying farming community. The map also captures recreation and rest sites of the era, such as the Mermaid Swimming Pool and the Sunset Home, while prominent terrain features like Pilot Knob and Meridian Creek define the surrounding topography.