1965 Map of Murphy Creek

About this map

Oil field operations and cattle ranching define this portion of Shackelford County during the mid-1960s, a landscape deeply marked by the extractive industry. Numerous oil wells and gravel pits are scattered across the terrain, illustrating the rural economic drivers of the era. The settlement of Moberley and a quiet Cem represent the small human footprint in an area dominated by wide-reaching drainage systems. Water remains a central feature of the topography, as several significant streams including Foyle Creek, Murphy Creek, and Newcomb Creek carve through the land. In the southeast corner, the rising waters of Hubbard Creek Lake suggest the changing environment and the development of regional water resources. The infrastructure is rounded out by the presence of a Roadside Park along the highway, offering a point of rest for those traveling through this remote Texas interior.