1966 Map of Collett Springs

About this map

Collett Springs and the winding course of the White River anchor this mid-1960s topographic study of the Texas Caprock escarpment. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the level High Plains to the west and the deeply eroded breaks to the east. Water management is the primary human footprint on this terrain, evidenced by a network of windmills such as Spindle Top Windmill, North Windmill, and East Herd Windmill, alongside numerous livestock tanks like Rock Trail Tank and Big Bull Tank. A prominent Aqueduct traverses the northern section, highlighting the infrastructure required to move water across this arid region. The map also documents small-scale industrial sites, including a Claypit and Gravel Pit near the southern edge, while natural landmarks like the Blue Hole and the heights of Indian Hill provide clear orientation points within the rugged draws of Sand Rock Creek and Davidson Creek.