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1961 Map of Eolian

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Eolian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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Hubbard Creek Lake dominates the upper reaches of this West Texas landscape, where the boundary between Shackleford and Stephens counties cuts through a series of creek-fed basins. The 1961 data, updated with 1980s aerial revisions, shows a region transitioning between ranching, water management, and the energy industry. Local history is anchored by the small settlement of Eolian and the community center at Shady Grove, with genealogical details preserved at Plum Branch Cem, Shady Grove Cem, and Battle Creek Cem.

Evidence of earlier industry and infrastructure is visible at the Mankins Mill (Site) and across the sprawling Neal Oil Field. The terrain is characterized by numerous seasonal waterways like Plum Branch and Brushy Creek, which feed into the larger reservoirs. This survey captures the rural character of the Texas interior during an era of significant reservoir construction and oil field expansion.