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1950 Map of Lake Colorado City

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Lake Colorado City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Lake Colorado City dominates this 1950s landscape, serving as a central hub for industrial and agricultural infrastructure in Mitchell County. The reservoir's eastern shore is anchored by a Power Plant and Canal, while its waters are fed by the confluence of Morgan Creek and the meandering Colorado River. This era shows a transition in local community life, marked by the presence of Dorn Ch and the specifically noted Dorn Sch (Abandoned), suggesting shifting settlement patterns near the water's edge.

Southern reaches of the map feature the small community of Spade and its associated Spade Cem, providing key points for genealogical research. The region's geography is defined by distinctive water management features like Rattlesnake Tank and the sharp turn of the river at Horseshoe Bend. Transportation and utility lines, including the Texas and Pacific railroad and various Pipe Lines, crisscross the terrain, reflecting the mid-century energy and rail economy of West Texas.