1967 Map of Oplin

About this map

Oplin serves as the primary settlement hub for this portion of Callahan County, situated at the junction of local roads and surrounded by a landscape defined by the drainage systems of South Prong Pecan Bayou and Clear Creek. The geography is notably marked by Tecumseh Peak and the unique landmark of Tecumseh Gash, which break the surrounding prairie. Industrial activity is evident through the development of the Dumont Oil Field and various Gravel Pits scattered throughout the territory, indicating the extraction-based economy of the late 1960s. Genealogists may find value in the scattered Cem locations and the way the property lines and fence lines intersect the various watercourses like Little Rocky Creek and Lick Branch, reflecting the rural land use and ranching history of the area.