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1960 Map of New Taiton

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of New Taiton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

New Taiton serves as the central hub of this coastal prairie landscape, captured during a period of significant energy development and agricultural activity. The map reveals a complex network of pipelines and oil infrastructure, most notably within the New Taiton Oil Field to the north and the Lakeview Oil Field further south. These industrial features are juxtaposed against the community’s social foundations, including St John Ch, which remains a prominent landmark in the local genealogy.

Water plays a critical role in the region's geography, with the Colorado River snaking across the northern boundary and creating landforms like Northington Lake. To the west, the winding path of West Mustang Creek and various sloughs, such as Mott Slough, drain the level terrain. The inclusion of the El Campo Air Park and specialized industrial sites like the Radio Tower Lakeview Meter Station highlights the intersection of traditional Texas ranching country with mid-century technological expansion.