The Little Wichita River meanders across this northern Texas landscape, defining a region where the traditional cattle ranching industry intersects with modern energy production. Significant tracts of land are held by established outfits such as the Mule Shoe Ranch, Coleman Ranch, and Edwards Ranch, illustrating the persistent ranching heritage of Archer County. This 2010 survey highlights the density of the local petroleum economy, showing expansive subterranean resources via the Scotland-Little Wichita Oil Field, Minton-Strawn Oil Field, and Chalk Hill Oil Field. The terrain is punctuated by small-scale water management features like Dillards Lake Dam, Mexican Tank, and Red Tank, which are essential for livestock in this semi-arid environment. Local travel is facilitated by rural connectors such as Coleman Rd and Davis Rd, linking the scattered ranches and oil operations throughout the quadrangle.
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1931 · Archer City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Wichita Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Sloop Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Lake Wichita
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1957 · Wichita Falls East
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Wichita Falls West
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Wichita Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Windthorst
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Scotland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Archer City NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000