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1990 Map of Lockett

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Lockett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Lockett serves as a central hub for this rural Wilbarger County landscape, captured in a period of agricultural and infrastructural stability. The community is defined by a network of ranch roads and section lines that converge near its residential core, with a local Cemetery and a Sub Station marking the steady development of the late twentieth century. To the northeast, the outskirts of Vernon begin to appear, illustrating the proximity between the small village and the larger county seat.

Hydrology dictates the character of the terrain, with Paradise Creek and Turkey Creek carving paths through the plains toward the Pease River at the northern boundary. The presence of a Rodeo Ground and a Landing Strip suggests a community tied to both traditional Texas ranching culture and the practical needs of modern aerial agricultural work. This survey provides a clear view of the rural homesteads and water management features that sustained the region during this era.