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1947 Map of Purmela

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Purmela
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Cowhouse Creek winds through the heart of this central Texas landscape, shaping the development of rural communities in Coryell County during the late 1940s. The settlement of Purmela and its southern counterpart, South Purmela, serve as the primary hubs for local farm families, supported by the Purmela Sch and the Smith Cem. Further east, the small crossroads of Arnett sits along the main route, while King is situated near the southern edge of the quadrangle near King Cem.

Elevations vary significantly as the terrain rises toward distinctive summits such as Culp Mountain, McCluskey Mountain, and Baxter Mountain. These highlands provide a stark contrast to the fertile drainage basins of Honey Creek and Blue Creek. A long Pipe Line cuts a straight path across the undulating topography, marking a modern industrial intrusion into a landscape otherwise defined by traditional ranching and scattered family-named landmarks.