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1967 Map of Lake Theo

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Lake Theo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Lake Theo and the surrounding canyonlands of the Little Red River dominate this 1967 survey of Briscoe County. The landscape is defined by the dramatic escarpment of John Haynes Ridge and local landmarks like Eagles Point and Old Flat Top. This era shows a controlled hydrological network designed by the Texas Water Development Board, featuring several reservoirs including Dry Creek Lake and Hawkins Lake, along with specialized infrastructure like the Riser 2598 and multiple spillways.

Evidence of human activity is concentrated along the Fort Worth and Denver railroad line and the settlement at Kent. The map documents a rural economy transitioning between traditional ranching, evidenced by the Ladder Tank, and resource extraction at the Gravel Pit. Numerous Wells are scattered across the southern plains, indicating the critical importance of groundwater management in this Texas Panhandle environment.