1971 Map of Garden Springs

About this map

The Canadian River flows across this Panhandle landscape, marking the border between Roberts and Hutchinson counties in the early 1970s. This region is defined by a network of drainage systems feeding the river, including Willow Creek, Johns Creek, and Reynolds Creek. The settlement pattern reflects the area's agricultural and energy-based economy, with established properties like Brainard Ranch and Morrison Ranch situated near reliable water sources. Numerous springs, such as Garden Springs and Henry Spring, dot the terrain, highlighting the critical importance of groundwater in this arid environment. The map also documents the industrial footprint of the time, noting several Oil Wells scattered across the northern breaks. Small outposts like Pats Creek Camp and the survey point at Roberts North Base provide further evidence of the human activity tied to the land's natural resources and cattle industry during this period.