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1966 Map of Hillsboro East

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Hillsboro East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The county seat of Hillsboro anchor this 1960s landscape, where urban growth meets a meticulously managed agricultural drainage system. The western edge of the map features the campus of Hill Jr College and the Travis Sch, alongside civic landmarks like the Hillsboro Municipal Airport and the local Hospital. Transportation is defined by the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad, which cuts through the terrain near several industrial Gravel Pits.

A network of water control structures, including Dam No 60 and Dam No 56, lines the creeks to manage the watershed of White Rock Creek and Pecan Creek. These dams create small reservoirs and controlled inundation areas that transformed the rural landscape around settlements like Mountain View and Midway. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for the Park Ridge Cem and several rural congregations such as Love View Ch, offering a detailed view of the community's mid-century footprint.