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1968 Map of Croton Camp

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Croton Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Croton Breaks dominate this landscape, where the deeply eroded drainage systems of Croton Creek and Little Croton Creek have carved a complex topography. This mid-century survey by the Texas Water Development Board and USGS illustrates a remote ranching environment defined by its essential water infrastructure. Scattered across the draws and ridges are numerous named water sources, including the Jake Rains Windmill, Floyd Smith Windmill, and the North Pitchfork Corner Windmill, each serving as a vital landmark in this arid terrain.

The settlement of Croton Camp sits near the junction of these major creeks, providing a focal point for activity in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Beyond the ranching operations, the presence of Oil Wells in the southwest corner indicates the diversification of the local economy during this era. The map’s focus on fencing lines and windmills provides an intimate look at land use and property management in Dickens County at a time when traditional cattle ranching and modern resource extraction coexisted.