1974 Map of Coldwater Creek

About this map

Coldwater Creek carves a deep, dendritic drainage system through the high plains of the Texas Panhandle, creating a sharp contrast between the flat upland plateau and the eroded breaks of the canyon floor. During the mid-1970s, this landscape was defined by an extensive energy infrastructure, with dozens of active Gas Well and Oil Well sites scattered across the sections. The industrial footprint is further emphasized by a network of Pipelines and smaller Pipe connections that crisscross the terrain to transport resources from the remote fields. This survey captures the region just as modern aerial mapping techniques were refining the documentation of these isolated energy corridors in Sherman County.