1960 Map of Crooked Creek

About this map

Jim Ned Creek and Crooked Creek carve through this landscape at the transition between Callahan and Coleman counties during the early 1960s. The area is defined by its industrial activity, with numerous Quarry sites and Oil Wells scattered across the terrain, indicating a mid-century reliance on resource extraction. Small-scale development is localized near geographic markers like Ranger and a network of watercourses including Herd Branch and Pecan Creek. A distinctive historical detail is the notation of conflicting surveys, specifically the Coleman County Boundary Survey of 1885 and the Callahan County Boundary Survey of 1898, which highlight the complexities of land division in rural Texas. The map also features several survey markers such as BM 1959 Oplin and BM 1786, providing precise data points for genealogists and surveyors tracing property lines and land use.