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1962 Map of Fannin

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Fannin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Fannin and the surrounding coastal prairie south of Goliad reflect a landscape shaped by both historical remembrance and industrial development. The Fannin Battlefield Mon State Park stands as a prominent landmark on the west side of the sheet, commemorating the 1836 Battle of Coleto. The rural community of Cologne appears to the east, anchored by the Mallahau Ch and a nearby Cem, indicating a long-established local settlement pattern along the Southern Pacific rail line.

Energy extraction is a defining characteristic of the terrain during this era, with the Fannin East Oil Field, Battle Oil Field, and Cologne West Oil Field blanketing the central and eastern portions of the map. In the south, the San Antonio River meanders toward Hall Point, while the northern portion is dominated by the reservoir and recreation areas of Coleto Creek Regional Park, illustrating the balance between Texas oil production and water management.