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1964 Map of Prickly Pear Branch

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The West Fork Trinity River winds through the heart of the north Texas plains in this detailed study of the border between Archer and Young counties. During the early 1960s, the landscape was defined by an active petroleum economy, illustrated by a sprawling Oil Field and numerous scattered Oil Wells across the northern reaches of the quadrangle. A solitary Landing Strip sits atop the higher ground between drainage systems, serving as a primary transit point for the region's ranching and industrial operations.

Water management and natural drainage are central to the terrain, with Prickly Pear Branch and Brier Creek feeding into the larger river system. The presence of South Fork further emphasizes the watershed's complexity. These features reflect the local geography before subsequent developments, providing an authentic look at the rural cattle and oil country during a period of steady mid-century production.