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1960 Map of Goodlett

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Goodlett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Red River braids along the northern boundary of this Hardeman County landscape, framing a region defined by its rail-driven economy and specialized industrial sites. The southern portion of the sheet is anchored by Quanah, where the intersection of the Fort Worth and Denver and the Acme and Pacific railroads once hummed with activity. Nearby, the community of Acme is surrounded by a concentration of quarries and a Strip Mine, reflecting the local gypsum industry that fueled these settlements.

Away from the industrial hubs, the topography is dotted with scattered rural landmarks and small crossroads like Punkin Center and Wheatland. Genealogical interest is found in the distribution of family-named cemeteries such as Johnson Cem and Scott Cem, as well as Elba Cem in the northwest. The presence of Talbert Crossing and an old RR grade suggests earlier patterns of movement through the drainages of North Groesbeck Creek and Squaw Creek.