1965 Map of Collins Creek SW

About this map

Oil fields and scattered drill holes define the economic landscape of Shackelford County in the mid-1960s, showing a region where petroleum extraction and ranching coexist. The terrain is marked by a complex network of seasonal drainage, with Fish Creek and Swager Creek cutting through the center, while Bluff Creek flows across the southern portion. This 1965 survey documents the sparse settlement patterns of the Texas ranchlands, identifying small localities like Monroe and Cook alongside infrastructure such as a Radio Tower and a Quarry. The widespread presence of oil wells and private fence lines indicates a highly partitioned landscape of mineral rights and livestock production, typical of the Rolling Plains during this era. Traceable landmarks like Cook Creek provide useful orientation for family researchers and local historians interested in the mid-century development of these rural Texas outposts.