1968 Map of East Afton

About this map

East Afton and the small settlement of Croton anchor this 1968 survey of the Texas Rolling Plains. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the South Wichita River and the winding course of Little Croton Creek, which are fed by numerous seasonal drainages like Beef Hollow and Washout Creek. Local infrastructure is marked by a network of ranch roads and specialized water sources including Duncan Tank and Wichita Tank, essential for livestock in this arid environment. The map captures the area as a working landscape, documented through numerous Gravel Pits and various Well and Wells sites scattered across the plains. This topographic study, based on 1966 aerial photography and 1968 field checks, provides a clear record of land use and property boundaries, indicated by fine red dashed lines representing selected fence lines across the Riley terrain.