1961 Map of Retrop

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The North Fork Red River carves a winding path across this 1961 landscape, defining the intersection of Beckham, Washita, Greer, and Kiowa counties. The era is marked by a dual economy of agriculture and energy, seen in the wide distribution of oil wells and prominent sites like the West Sentinel Oil Field alongside established rural communities. Cultural life in these townships is rooted in landmarks such as Highway Ch, Zion Ch, and Port Sch, which served the surrounding farming districts.