1956 Map of Bally Mountain

About this map

Zodletone Mountain and Bally Mountain anchor the high ground in this mid-century look at the Kiowa County landscape. The area is defined by its rural community centers, particularly Spring Valley Church in the northeast and Saddle Mountain Church to the south. Saddle Mountain Creek winds through the central valley, providing the primary drainage for the surrounding slopes. While the land is largely open, industrial activity is noted with Oil tanks in the southwest, showing the intersection of agriculture and energy extraction during the 1950s. For those tracing family roots, the Green Valley Cemetery provides a specific point of genealogical interest, situated amidst the complex network of minor drainages like Pecan Creek and Longhorn Mountain Creek.