1985 Map of Coleman

About this map

The Colorado River and Concho River converge in the southwest corner of this West Texas landscape, a region defined by its wide ranchlands and the sudden rise of the Holloway Mountains. Centered on the hub of Coleman, the map illustrates a network of small, scattered cattle and farming communities like Trickham, Gouldbusk, and Valera that rely on the vital water of Pecan Bayou and Hords Creek. The eastern edge is anchored by the recreational expanse of Lake Brownwood State Park, while the transportation corridor of the At & SF RR runs parallel to US Highway 67, cutting a path toward Santa Anna. Isolated peaks such as Indian Mountain and Bead Mountain serve as prominent landmarks across the plains, marking a terrain where legacy ranching and local aviation at the Municipal Airport shaped the mid-to-late 20th-century economy.