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1966 Map of Putnam South

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Putnam South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Putnam serves as the primary hub along the northern edge of this Callahan County landscape, situated along the Texas and Pacific railroad line. The settlement's proximity to the tracks and the nearby Water Tank reflect the enduring importance of rail transport to the local economy during the mid-1960s. To the south, the terrain transitions into more rural territory, where the small community of Atwell sits near the intersection of various local routes.

Extensive industrial activity is evident across the quadrangle, primarily centered on a large Oil Field and numerous scattered Oil Wells that underscore the region's petroleum history. A network of pipelines cuts across the drainage basins of Battle Creek and Brushy Creek, illustrating the intersection of energy infrastructure with the natural hydrological features of the Texas landscape. Surface mining is also present, marked by a Gravel Pit and other extraction sites located near the primary transit corridors.