1984 Map of Irving

About this map

The Red River defines the borderland between Oklahoma and Texas in this 1980s topographic record, where the winding waterway carves through the landscape of Jefferson and Clay counties. The settlement of Irving sits on the northern side of the river, surrounded by the high-ground regions of Patterson and Bour Land. This survey reflects the rural character of the region during a period of steady land use, showing the distribution of small communities like Keele and Grayson amidst the natural drainage systems of Bailey Cr. The map's detailed contouring and boundary markings provide a precise look at the shifting riverbank and the dispersed homesteads and infrastructure that supported the local ranching and agricultural economy of the late 20th century.