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1956 Map of Sugarloaf Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Sugarloaf Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Our Saviors Ch and the surrounding Norwegian settlement areas anchor the southern portion of this mid-century topographic study of Bosque County. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent peaks and limestone ridges, including Sugarloaf Mountain, Kay Mountain, and Golden Mountain, which overlook the winding path of Meridian Creek. To the east, the Bosque River cuts through the terrain, while smaller watercourses like Bee Creek and Turkey Creek drain the upland flats.

Evidence of local industry and rural infrastructure is scattered across the quadrangle, from the Midway Store to a local Gin and several Caliche Pits. The map also identifies the Norse Gold Mine near Norse Hill, hinting at local prospecting history. Distinctive geological markers like Big Bee Rock and Little Bee Rock serve as landmarks within the Bee Rock Flats, providing a granular look at the territory before modern development altered these rural ranching and farming communities.