2012 Map of Goodwin

About this map

Goodwin and the surrounding plains of Ellis County are defined by a regular grid of section roads and the intermittent drainage of several seasonal creeks. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with small cemeteries providing the most significant markers of the area's pioneer heritage and family lineages. Genealogists can trace local history through the Christ Lutheran Cem in the north and the Ebenezer Baptist Cem located just west of the main settlement. Further south, near the waters of Goon Cr, lies the Emmons Cem. The drainage patterns, including Rock Cr and W Red Bluff Cr, dictate the local topography, while the presence of Oil Field Rd in the northeast corner of the quadrangle hints at the region's energy resources. This survey illustrates a resilient rural community organized around traditional section lines and longstanding local landmarks.