1967 Map of Little Grape Creek

About this map

The county line between Runnels Co and Coleman Co bisects this West Texas landscape, where the local economy of the late 1960s is defined by resource extraction and water management. Clusters of Oil Wells, Oil Well, and Gas Wells are scattered across the terrain, connected by a network of industrial Pipelines. The drainage systems of Grape Creek and Little Grape Creek are punctuated by several engineered structures, including a Spillway and Riser, indicating a landscape modified for ranching or flood control. Aside from the industrial footprints of various Gravel Pits and a Substa Radio Tower, the area remains primarily rural, characterized by the winding paths of Spring Creek, Elm Creek, and Wheeler Branch.