1968 Map of Leon North

About this map

The Red River winds through the borderlands of Oklahoma and Texas in this late-1960s survey, marking a complex fluvial landscape where Illinois Bend creates a dramatic loop in the river’s course. This region is characterized by its rural isolation and the significant role of water drainage, with Red Oak Creek, Mud Creek, and Coffeepot Creek cutting through the terrain. The small community of Leon and the settlement at Rubottom serve as local anchors in an area defined by agricultural grazing and early energy infrastructure, evidenced by several Pipeline routes and numerous Oil Wells. For the genealogist, the map preserves specific burial sites including Courtney Cem and Murrell Cem, providing clear spatial context for families settled along the Love and Montague County line.