1968 Map of Ringgold

About this map

The Red River marks the northern border of this North Texas landscape, where the confluence of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad and major roadways defines the hub at Ringgold. Surveyed in the late 1960s, the map reveals a region transitioning between pastoral ranching and energy extraction. The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the Worsham Oil Field, indicating the importance of petroleum to the local economy of Montague and Clay Counties. Local history is anchored by several small burial grounds, including Ringgold Cem and Boren Cem, while the natural drainage is defined by the winding paths of Beaver Creek and Belknap Creek. This detailed topographical record documents a specific era of rural Texas development, capturing the balance between family-named landmarks like Silver and the industrial footprint of regional railroads and oil production.