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1964 Map of Padgett

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Padgett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Brazos River snakes through the center of this landscape, forming a natural boundary line between Throckmorton and Young Counties. The small settlements of Padgett and Elbert serve as the primary hubs in an area defined by its hydrology and mineral extraction. Multiple watercourses, including Spring Creek, Bitter Creek, and Leopard Creek, drain into the Brazos, while the terrain is dotted with several Oil Wells and Gravel Pits, indicating the economic activities of the early 1960s.

Genealogists and local historians can find specific burial sites such as Padgett Cemetery and Reynolds Cemetery. The presence of an extensive pipeline network and numerous scattered wells reflects the region's reliance on the petroleum industry. This survey, updated with 1980s photorevisions, provides a look at the rural infrastructure and land use during a period of transition for North Texas ranch and oil country.