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1958 Map of Pidcoke

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Pidcoke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Slater and the northern reaches of the Fort Hood Military Reservation anchor this mid-century survey of the Central Texas landscape. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Cowhouse Creek and its various tributaries, including Bee House Creek and Perriman Creek, which carve through the limestone-rich topography. The influence of the military installation is evident in the southeast corner, while the surrounding areas retain a rural character marked by scattered agricultural activity and resource extraction at numerous Borrow Pit sites.

Genealogists will find the Pidcoke Cem near the creek bottoms, a vital landmark for families rooted in this portion of Coryell County. The presence of a Youth Camp near the confluence of local streams suggests the area's mid-century use for recreation alongside its strategic defense role. The map also records early local infrastructure like Table Rock Creek, providing a clear view of the valley floor before further modernization altered the local drainage patterns.