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1971 Map of Coahoma

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Coahoma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Coahoma stands as the central hub of this West Texas landscape, positioned along the busy corridor of the Texas and Pacific railroad and U.S. Highway 80. The town’s social and educational structure in the early 1970s is clearly defined, with the High Sch, Jr High Sch, and a local Rodeo Ground serving as community anchors. Beyond the town limits, the landscape transitions into a mix of petroleum activity and cattle country, marked by numerous oil wells and gravel pits that drive the local economy.

Evidence of historical rural life persists at Sand Springs and Midway, while the Salem Ch sits isolated along Salem Road to the northwest. The terrain is shaped by significant hydrological features like Moss Creek Lake, Beals Creek, and Wildhorse Creek, which cut through the Permian Basin topography. Elevated landmarks such as Wildhorse Mountain break the horizon, providing a stark contrast to the network of pipelines and aqueducts that crisscross the plains.