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1966 Map of Grayback

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

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Grayback and Alamosa Camp anchor the northern reaches of this mid-1960s survey, where the topography of Wilbarger County is defined by the winding course of Beaver Creek and its many tributaries. The landscape is heavily marked by the regional petroleum economy, with an extensive Oil Field and numerous Oil Wells scattered across the northern sections. Evidence of rural life and ranching operations appears at the Zacaweista Ranch and the small settlement of Rosa, while the Mack Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogical research.

Water management is central to this prairie environment, shown through a network of named stock tanks such as North Parker Tank, South Parker Tank, and Stone Tank. Travel across the creek-cut terrain was facilitated by established fords including Midway Crossing, Rock Crossing, and the colorfully named Hopt and Holler Crossing. The presence of a Landing Strip and a Heliport suggests the logistical needs of the oil industry and larger ranching interests during this era.