1985 Map of Dickens

About this map

Roaring Springs and the surrounding ranching country of West Texas are captured here during a period of steady land use in the mid-1980s. The map illustrates a complex network of canyons and breaks, notably the Croton Breaks and Davidson Canyon, where the landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Wichita River and the Tongue River. The presence of the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad in the northwest corner highlights the historical importance of rail transport for moving cattle and goods from the region.