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1966 Map of Southwest Lake Kemp

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

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Lake Kemp dominates the northern landscape of this Baylor County survey, where the winding Wichita River meets the reservoir's complex, branching southern shoreline. The terrain transitions from the broken drainage basins of Deadman Creek and Hog Creek into a flatter agricultural plateau to the south, marked by numerous Wells and a grid of rural roads. This contrast highlights the geographical divide between the canyon-like breaks near the water and the open Texas plains.

Evidence of local ranching and aviation history is visible at Jones Cow Camp and the Seymour Municipal Airfield, which serves the nearby county seat. Distinctive landmarks like Tabletop Mtn and Lost Lake provide clear navigational points for researchers tracing old property lines or geographic features. Smaller settlements and named sites such as Nichols and Rose Hollow offer specific data points for genealogists looking into mid-century Baylor County life.