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1979 Map of Placid

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Placid
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Placid serves as the central settlement on this late-1970s landscape in McCulloch County, where the terrain is defined by a network of seasonal water sources and distinct geological elevations. The rural economy is visible through the presence of several stock tanks such as Cedar Creek Tank, Clay Hole Tank, and Georges Tank, which support ranching in an area where water management is vital. Significant topographic landmarks rise above the creek beds, including Round Mountain and Packsaddle Hill, while the Corn Creek Hills dominate the southwestern portion of the quadrangle.

Industrial and transit footprints are modest but specific, featuring Gravel Pits north of the main settlement and a dedicated Landing Strip to the west. Water drainage patterns are clearly marked by Corn Creek and Deep Prong Creek, with Herberg Lake providing a more permanent body of water downstream. This survey also records numerous specific sites for Wells and a Drill Hole, offering precise coordinates for those researching land use or mineral exploration in this part of Central Texas.