1967 Map of Indio Hill

About this map

Johnson Draw and its complex network of seasonal tributaries define the landscape of this Crockett County region during the late 1960s. The terrain is marked by a series of prominent drainage systems, including Garrett Draw, Buffalo Draw, and Wildcat Draw, which converge as they carve through the high ground of Indio Hill. The map captures a moment of transition where traditional ranching life, represented by the J Childress Ranch and the McNutt Windmill, exists alongside mid-century petroleum development and transportation infrastructure. Numerous Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and a prominent Pipeline trace the path of energy extraction across the draws. Near Tex. 29, local leisure and transit are evidenced by a Drive-in Theater and a small Landing Field, providing a look at rural Texas life just before the 1970s.