1965 Map of Lueders East

About this map

Lueders and the surrounding borderlands of Jones and Shackelford counties are defined here by the winding course of the Clear Fork Brazos River. This 1960s landscape is a complex intersection of natural drainage and industrial extraction, where multiple Quarries and gravel pits operate alongside an extensive Oil Field and a network of pipelines. The map documents the local social fabric through landmarks like the Lueders Encampment and the Lueders Cem, both situated near the river's path. Elevation changes are most pronounced at Swager Bluff, which overlooks the river valley. Numerous creeks, including Pinto Creek and Post Oak Creek, feed into the Brazos system, while the presence of scattered Oil Wells and Water Tanks across the countryside illustrates the mid-century infrastructure required to support both ranching and energy production in this part of North Central Texas.