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1966 Map of Whitney

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Whitney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The town of Whitney serves as the focal point of this Hill County landscape, appearing at a time of transition marked by the infrastructure of Whitney Lake. The western edge of the map is dominated by the reservoir and Lake Whitney State Park, while the interior reveals the older footprints of the region. Notable local landmarks include the Rodeo Ground south of the town center and a Radio Tower to the west.

Evidence of the area's earlier transportation network is visible through the Old Railroad Grade which cuts across the terrain. Rural life is anchored by several community sites, including the Towash Ch and numerous burial grounds such as Bethlehem Cem and Oak Grove Cem. The map traces the winding paths of Aquilla Creek and Frazier Creek, showing how the natural drainage systems meet the sprawling waters of the lake.