1961 Map of Bartons Chapel

About this map

The rural community of Bartons Chapel anchors this 1961 survey, situated within the rolling ranch lands of Jack County. This era reveals a landscape transitioning between traditional agriculture and the growing energy sector, with numerous Oil Wells and a network of Pipeline corridors cutting across the terrain. Local genealogy is well-preserved through markers like the Bartons Chapel Cem, Springdale Cem, and a standalone Cem near the county line, providing vital clues for researchers of north Texas families. The geography is defined by the headwaters of the Keechi Creek system, where the West Fork Keechi Creek and East Fork Keechi Creek drain the surrounding heights. High points such as Tettertiller Hill and VABM 1262 Barton overlook the Springdale Branch, illustrating the topographic relief that shaped early settlement patterns and road placements near the Jack Co Palo Pinto Co boundary.