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1967 Map of Goldsboro

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Goldsboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The high plains of Central Texas converge at the intersection of Taylor, Runnels, Coleman, and Callahan counties, a region defined by its wide creek drainages and petroleum development in the late 1960s. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts a straight line through the landscape, passing the small settlement of Goldsboro and providing a vital link for the local economy. Water management is evident through features like Santa Fe Lake and numerous spillways along Buffalo Creek and Jim Ned Creek, reflecting the importance of water security in this semi-arid environment.

Historically significant locations are meticulously recorded, including the Blue Gap (Historical Site) and the small community of Tokeen (Content). Prominent landforms such as Jim Ned Peak and Chandlers Peak break the horizon, while the southern portion of the map is dominated by an extensive Oil Field network. Researchers can also locate the Midway Cem and the settlement of Dunn near the South Fork Jim Ned Creek, offering a detailed look at rural Texas life during this era.