1967 Map of Oxford

About this map

The small community of Oxford sits at the northern edge of this Llano County landscape, where the northern foothills of the Riley Mountains meet the surrounding plains. By the late 1960s, the area remained largely rural, defined by a network of creeks like Sandy Creek and Crabapple Creek that cut through the undulating terrain. The presence of Gravel Pits and the Fowler Ranch suggests a local economy tied to the earth and livestock. Further south, the map details prominent relief such as Cedar Mountain and Bowie Mountain, along with smaller landmarks like Potato Hill and Fool Gap. This survey documents a quiet Texas interior before modern expansion, preserving the locations of springs and small drainage features such as Lost Hollow and Goldmine Creek that provided the essential water sources for early ranching and settlement.