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1968 Map of Knox City

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Knox City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Agricultural lands and riparian corridors define this portion of North Texas, where the Brazos River meanders across the northern edge of the landscape. The regional infrastructure is anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which runs south from the river through the heart of Knox City and onward to O'Brien. This rail corridor historically supported the movement of cattle and crops from the surrounding plains.

Evidence of established community life is found in local landmarks like the Knox City Cem, the Athletic Field, and Carney High Sch in O'Brien. The terrain is crisscrossed by numerous seasonal drainages including Wild Horse Creek, Gap Creek, and Little Croton Creek, while the presence of the Knox City Airfield and the Knox City Country Club suggests a period of mid-century local expansion. Researchers will also find smaller historical points like the Union Grove settlement area and Van Earl Tank.