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1967 Map of Oxford

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Oxford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The small settlement of Oxford serves as the focal point for this survey of the Llano County uplands during the late 1960s. The landscape is defined by a dense concentration of named peaks and drainage basins, illustrating the complex topography between the Riley Mountains and Cedar Mountain. The map reveals a ranching and resource-based economy, with Fowler Ranch in the northeast and scattered Gravel Pits indicating local industry.

Water plays a critical role in the orientation of this terrain, with Sandy Creek winding through the central portion of the sheet, fed by numerous tributaries such as Hondo Creek, Crabapple Creek, and Willow Branch. Notable landmarks like Railbrake Mountain, Pluto Mountain, and the curiously named Fool Mountain near Fool Gap provide clear evidence of the area's geological character and local naming traditions. A Pipeline corridor and the presence of a Roadside Park mark the modern infrastructure intersecting this cattle-country environment.