1957 Map of Hawley

About this map

Hawley sits at the junction of the Fort Worth and Denver (Burlington) railroad and the main highway, serving as a hub for the surrounding West Texas plains during the mid-1950s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Clear Fork Brazos River and Mulberry Creek, which cut through a region heavily utilized for its natural resources. The presence of the Hawley Oil Field and Dorsey Field, along with the Cosden Refinery and a Pumping Sta, highlights the vital role of the petroleum industry in the local economy of this era.