1967 Map of Hefner

About this map

The Brazos River meanders across this late-1960s landscape, carving wide bends through Knox County. Near the southern riverbanks, the small settlement of Hefner serves as a local focal point alongside the Friendship Cem, offering a glimpse into the rural community structure of the era. The terrain is defined by its agricultural and extractive utility, marked by numerous Oil Well sites and several Gravel Pit operations concentrated near the river's edge. Water sources are vital in this region, with Red Creek feeding into the main river channel and various isolated Spring and Springs points mapped across the plains. This survey reflects a mid-century Texas economy balanced between traditional farming and the growing footprint of petroleum extraction.