1962 Map of Antelope Creek NE

About this map

The Brazos River cuts through the northeastern corner of this landscape, where the rolling plains of North Texas meet the rugged breaks of the river valley. In 1962, the territory straddling the Baylor and Throckmorton county line was characterized by an intricate drainage system including Millers Creek, Mexican Creek, and Antelope Creek. This era of the region’s development is defined by energy extraction, evidenced by a large Oil Field and numerous scattered Oil Wells across the western half of the sheet. The rugged topography is further carved by ephemeral watercourses like Louise Run and Gray Back Creek, reflecting a sparsely populated ranching and petroleum-focused economy. A major Pipeline traverses the terrain, highlighting the infrastructure required to move resources from this remote intersection of Texas counties.