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1968 Map of Lakeside Village

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lakeside Village
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The confluence of the Brazos River and Nolan River dominates this late-1960s survey, illustrating a landscape redefined by the creation of Lake Whitney. The topography reveals the intricate shoreline of the reservoir, where former lowlands like Steiner Valley became subject to controlled inundation, leaving only higher elevations such as the Powelldale Mountains and Robison Bluff as prominent landmarks. The map records the persistence of local heritage through sites like Steiner Valley Cem and Heath Cem, which sit near the shifting water's edge.

Transportation and recreation infrastructure are integrated into the changing terrain, from the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad corridor to the development of Steele Creek Park and Kimball Bend Park. Small settlements like Kopperl, Nolands, and Lakeside Village serve as anchors for a region transitioning from traditional ranching and river valley farming toward a water-based economy, marked by numerous boat ramps and campgrounds.