1960 Map of Brice

About this map

Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River and the Little Red River dominate this West Texas landscape, where the high plains of Antelope Flats break away into a complex system of canyons. Small settlements like Brice and South Brice sit along State Routes 70 and 256, serving the surrounding ranching country in the early 1960s. The map illustrates a landscape of large-scale landholdings, featuring the Shoe Bar Ranch, Lazy U Ranch, and Oxbow Ranch. Educational and community history is preserved through the location of the Hickman Sch and a local Cem. Numerous seasonal tanks and creeks, such as Antelope Creek and Heel Fly Tank, provide a detailed look at the water management necessary for cattle operations in Hall and Briscoe Counties during this era.