1964 Map of Harwood

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The Salt Flat Oil Field dominates the northwestern corner of this Texas landscape, illustrating the industrial footprint of petroleum extraction in the mid-1960s. The settlement of Harwood serves as a local hub along the Southern Pacific tracks, while the rural character of the surrounding area is defined by family-named cemeteries and small clusters of activity like Soda Springs and Mc Neil. To the south, the San Marcos River and Plum Creek carve through the terrain, joined by an Old Railroad Grade that hints at earlier transportation networks. Distinctive elevations like Iron Peak and Iron Mountain provide landmarks amidst a web of drainage features including Salt Branch and Mc Neil Creek. This survey captures the transition from cattle country to oil territory, marked by extensive pipelines and gravel pits that underscore the region's resource-driven economy.