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1969 Map of Lake Brownwood

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Lake Brownwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Lake Brownwood dominates the landscape of north-central Brown County, its jagged shoreline and numerous coves reflecting the topography of the Texas Hill Country. This 1969 field-checked survey highlights the development of lakeside communities like Shamrock Shores and Lake Shore alongside the established Lake Brownwood State Park. The map documents critical water infrastructure, including the Brownwood Dam and the Brownwood Aqueduct, which support the regional economy.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant markers of rural life away from the water, such as Macedonia Cem and Mc Daniel Cem, as well as the Rocky Creek Ch. The presence of numerous gas wells and gravel pits throughout the quadrangle illustrates the industrial reliance on the area's natural resources. Notable terrain features like Keeler Knob, Goat Island, and McCartney Island provide clear orientation points within this complex network of creeks and inlets.