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1969 Map of Lake Sweetwater

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Lake Sweetwater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Lake Sweetwater serves as the central focal point of this West Texas landscape, surrounded by the developed Lake Sweetwater Park and a nearby Golf Course. In the late 1960s, the region's economy is clearly defined by a mix of transportation, mineral extraction, and memorial sites. To the north, the dual rail lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Texas and Pacific cut across the terrain near Garden of Memories Cem and a significant Strip Mine.

Natural drainage patterns are dominated by Sweetwater Creek and Bitter Creek, while the presence of numerous Oil Wells, Pipelines, and Gravel Pits illustrates the industrial character of Nolan County during this era. High points like Cottonwood Mountain and Beacon Hill overlook a network of smaller draws, including Dug Spring Canyon and Outlaw Canyon, providing a detailed look at the local topography before modern expansion.