1985 Map of Graham

About this map

The Brazos River and its Clear Fork Brazos River converge southwest of Graham, forming a complex drainage basin that includes Lake Graham and Lake Eddleman. This mid-1980s landscape is defined by the pervasive presence of an oil field network stretching across the transition from North Central Texas toward the Rolling Plains. To the east, the Missouri Pacific RR serves the regional hub of Jacksboro, passing near the grounds of Fort Richardson State Park. The map documents a tapestry of small rural communities, some established near early water sources like Lake Olney or tucked into the valleys of the Belknap Mountains. Cultural landmarks such as Bastion Chapel and the Proffitt Crossing Cem provide essential anchor points for genealogists tracking family history across the ranching and energy-producing lands of Young and Jack counties.