1960 Map of Lake Scarborough

About this map

Indian Creek and its tributaries define the rolling landscape of Coleman County in the early 1960s, a period marked by the critical infrastructure supporting the nearby city of Coleman. The namesake Lake Scarborough sits at the center of the sheet, featuring a clear Spillway and the vital Coleman Filtration Plant at its southern edge. This survey documents the intersection of essential water management and the local aviation and petroleum industries. To the north, Morris Field and a dedicated Landing Strip illustrate the rural transport network, while scattered Oil Wells and a Gravel Pit indicate the active resource extraction of the era. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Turtle Bayou, Ned Creek, and Hog Creek, creating distinct geographic markers such as Buck Hollow among the wooded creek bottoms and open pastures.