1964 Map of Oklahoma Flat

About this map

Yellow House Ranch and the open plains of the South Plains dominate this landscape, where the boundary of Lamb and Hockley counties crosses a unique chain of alkaline depressions. The terrain is defined by the significant catchments of Illusion Lake and Yellow Lake, which sit within a broader drainage system including Bull Draw and Yellow House Draw. The map captures a transition in land use, showing the traditional ranching infrastructure alongside the development of the Yellow House Oil Field. Scattered throughout the area are specialized water features essential for High Plains life, such as Rattlesnake Tank, South Pasture Windmill, and East Windmill. Evidence of local industry is visible in several Gravel Pits and the small settlement of Oklahoma Flat at the eastern edge.