1968 Map of Lakeside Village

About this map

The confluence of the Brazos River and Nolan River dominates this landscape on the border of Hill and Bosque Counties. Following the construction of the Whitney Dam, the rising waters of Lake Whitney have transformed the area, inundating low-lying regions like Steiner Valley and creating a jagged shoreline punctuated by recreation areas such as Steele Creek Park and Nolan River Park. The map documents a landscape in transition, where the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad cuts across the terrain near Kopperl and Plowman. Local history is preserved through the locations of the Steiner Valley Cem, Heath Cem, and Fort Graham Cem, while geographic landmarks like the Powelldale Mountains and Robison Bluff provide a sense of the pre-reservoir topography. The small settlement of Lakeside Village sits at the water's edge, reflecting the region's shift toward a lakeside economy.