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1966 Map of Whitney

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

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Whitney stands as the central hub of this mid-1960s survey, surrounded by a landscape increasingly defined by the presence of Lake Whitney. To the west, the shoreline is shaped by recreation and conservation at Lake Whitney State Park, while the eastern terrain remains predominantly rural, marked by old family burial grounds like Bethlehem Cem and Yates Cem. The map captures a moment of transition where the Old Railroad Grade marks a former transport corridor, now superseded by local road networks.

Local landmarks such as Towash Ch and the High Sch in Whitney provide specific points of interest for genealogical research. The appearance of developing neighborhoods like Woodland Hills alongside established agrarian areas like Whiterock and Prairie Valley illustrates the shifting character of the Hill County and Bosque County border as the reservoir influence grew. Notable water features like Towash Creek and Little Aquilla Creek continue to define the drainage patterns of this central Texas region.