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1965 Map of Ganado NE

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Ganado NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The low-lying coastal plains of the Texas Gulf Coast define this mid-1960s landscape, where the meandering course of Sandy Creek dominates the terrain as it flows southward. The drainage network is particularly complex here, featuring the winding Goldenrod Creek and the curiously named Lost River, which thread through dense vegetation corridors. An Indefinite Boundary snakes through the central portion of the map, marking the divide between Wharton and Jackson Counties.

Human activity is concentrated around agricultural and resource extraction efforts, evidenced by numerous Wells and a specific Gas Well appearing in the southern reaches. Local landmarks like Sandies Church and a small Landing Strip provide focal points for rural community life. The presence of a Pumping Station and a Spillway indicates the managed water systems necessary for this environment, while the map also tracks the local tributaries of Longs Branch and Brushy Creek.