1962 Map of Griffin Ranch

About this map

Griffin Ranch and its associated outposts, Griffin North Ranch and Griffin East Ranch, define the mid-century cattle ranching operations of this Donley County landscape. Situated along the Salt Fork Red River, the topography is carved by a network of drainage systems including Barton Creek, Saddlers Creek, and Turkey Creek. The map reveals a highly functional working landscape, where numerous unnamed Spring and Springs provide critical water sources in the dry Texas panhandle. Transport in this period is dominated by a rugged Jeep Trail and unimproved dirt roads that connect the ranch headquarters with the small settlement at McMurtry. The survey detail captures the region before extensive modern development, highlighting the intersection of hydrography and high-plains ranching life.