1984 Map of Merkel East

About this map

Texas and Pacific rails and the modern corridor of Interstate 20 cut across this West Texas landscape during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The survey reveals a region transitioning from rural agricultural roots to industrial utility, documented near the eastern edge of Merkel. The presence of an Oil Field and numerous Gravel Pits reflects the local extractive economy, while the local geography is defined by the drainages of Mulberry Creek, Wagon Bull Creek, and Little Elm Creek. Small rural communities and landmarks such as Cozart, Tye, and Mount Pleasant appear alongside a designated Military Reservation, providing essential context for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of Taylor County. The map also identifies local infrastructure like the Sewage Disposal Ponds and a Cem near the city corporate boundary.