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1969 Map of Lake Brownwood

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Lake Brownwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Lake Brownwood dominates this 1960s landscape, featuring a complex shoreline defined by points, coves, and islands. The central portion of the map showcases the recreational development of Shamrock Shores and Lake Shore during a period of significant growth for the region. To the northeast, Lake Brownwood State Park encompasses a large peninsula, while the Brownwood Dam and an adjacent Gaging Sta mark the controlled outlet of the reservoir.

Away from the water, the terrain reveals a history of rural community life and resource extraction. Genealogists may find value in the locations of Rocky Creek Ch, Macedonia Cem, and the Mc Daniel Cem scattered throughout the surrounding hills. The map also documents industrial activity through numerous Gas Wells, an Oil Well, and a Landing Strip, illustrating how the Texas interior balanced its burgeoning lakeside recreation with traditional ranching and energy production.