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1960 Map of Wizard Wells

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Wizard Wells
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Wizard Wells stands as a focal point in this 1960 landscape, marking a period of transition in northeastern Jack County. The area is characterized by the expanding waters of Lake Bridgeport, which creates a complex shoreline including Steele Island and multiple inlets along the eastern boundary. The presence of numerous Gas Well and Oil Well symbols throughout the quadrangle illustrates the mid-century energy boom, with a vast network of pipelines crisscrossing the terrain between local settlements like Vineyard.

Genealogists can trace family history through several established burial grounds, including Wizard Wells Cem, Marion Cem, and Hyde Cem. The southwestern portion of the map is dominated by the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line, while a nearby Railroad Grade suggests older, altered transportation routes. The topography is rugged, featuring distinctive landmarks such as Bear Knob and the narrow corridor of Devils Den, which sit above the drainage basins of Beans Creek and Jasper Creek.