1960 Map of Coleman NE

About this map

The settlement of Echo and its surrounding petroleum landscape dominate this 1960 field-checked survey of central Texas. The terrain is defined by the convergence of several waterways, including Jim Ned Creek, Indian Creek, and Betty Logan Creek, where the land is marked for controlled inundation. Local industry is clearly mapped through the Amzak Morris Oil Field, the Eastland Morris Oil Field, and the Echo Oil Field, illustrating the scale of resource extraction in the region during the mid-century. Cultural landmarks of particular interest to genealogists include the Walker Cem and a second Cem located near the southeast corner. The presence of the Camp Colorado (Historical Site) provides a specific point of reference for nineteenth-century Texas frontier history, while the triangulation station VABM Echo 1692 serves as a prominent surveying landmark for the area.