1961 Map of Herring Ranch

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Motley Oil Field dominates the western landscape of this Runnels County region, where a dense network of wells and pipelines signals the intensive energy production of the mid-20th century. The terrain is defined by the drainage of Valley Creek and Quarry Creek, leading southeast toward the prominent reservoir of Lake Ballinger. Settlement patterns are sparse, characterized by scattered family holdings and small rural hubs like Valley View, which is anchored by the Valley View Ch.