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1956 Map of Edna Hill

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Edna Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The boundary between Erath County and Comanche County bisects this ranching and agricultural landscape in central Texas. Small rural communities like Edna Hill and Wilson serve as focal points for the surrounding farmsteads, connected by a network of unimproved roads and light-duty tracks. The area is defined by its drainage systems, with Resley Creek and its many tributaries, including Long Branch and Salt Branch, carving through the terrain. In the southern portion of the map, the headwaters of Joplin Creek and Wet Joplin Creek emerge near the settlement of Hazeldell.

Genealogists will find several burial sites noted, including the Barbee Cemetery in the north and the Pecan Cem near the eastern boundary. The presence of Sand Mtn provides a prominent landmark amidst the winding creeks. Revisions from the late 1970s illustrate subtle changes in land use and woodland cover, though the fundamental settlement pattern of small clusters like Graves remains consistent with the mid-century environment.