1969 Map of Holder Creek

About this map

The Divide defines the central geography of this West Texas landscape, a prominent ridge separating the watersheds of Holder Creek and Bitter Creek. This 1960s environment shows a land shaped by ranching and resource extraction, with numerous Gravel Pit sites scattered near the watercourses. The local infrastructure of the era is evident in the presence of a Landing Strip and a network of unimproved roads connecting isolated locations like the Double Heart Ranch and Graves. High points such as Wildcat Mountain and Ninemile Hill provide significant vantage points over the surrounding draws and flats. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the location of the Nolan Cem and the specific placement of ranch houses and rural landmarks during this period of Nolan County's history.