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1966 Map of Dads Corner

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Dads Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The North Texas plains of Archer County are defined by industrial development and a network of waterways in the mid-1960s. At the center of this landscape is Dads Corner, a small crossroads surrounded by an extensive Oil Field. This area is characterized by a dense grid of infrastructure, including a prominent Aqueduct and multiple Pipeline routes that crisscross the terrain to support the region's energy production. To the northwest, the Stewart Cem offers a grounded connection for genealogists researching early settlers in this rural Texas district.

The natural drainage system is dominated by the L. Wichita River and its various tributaries, such as North Fork and Panther Creek. Man-made water features like Windmill Tank and several Gravel Pits illustrate how the land was adapted for both ranching and extraction. The map also identifies numerous Oil Wells and a Pumping Sta, highlighting the intense focus on petroleum resources during this era.