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1966 Map of Sipe Springs, 1968 Print
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1966 Map of Sipe Springs

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Sipe Springs sits at a geographic crossroads in the Texas hill country, defined by the winding course of Copperas Creek and its many tributaries like Newton Branch and Keys Branch. By the mid-1960s, the landscape reflected a transition from early rail-dependent commerce to a modern energy and extraction economy. The path of an Old Railroad Grade cuts across the northern terrain, serving as a reminder of former transport corridors, while numerous Oil Wells, a Quarry, and various Gravel Pits indicate the active industrial pulse of the era. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family landmarks such as the Parker Cem and Sipe Springs Cem, alongside the small settlement of Stag Creek in the southeast corner. The presence of a Landing Strip near the confluence of South Copperas Creek further underscores the evolving connectivity of this rural Comanche County district.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1966
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain