1963 Map of Robert Lee

About this map

The West Texas landscape around Robert Lee is defined by its relationship to the Colorado River and the water management systems of Coke County. This map shows the town at a moment of transition, with the Mountain Creek Reservoir and its spillway prominent north of the river, alongside the Fish Hatchery and Old City Lake. The terrain is marked by the rugged drainage patterns of Machae Creek and Indian Creek, while industrial activity is visible in the form of multiple pipelines and oil production at the Munn Oil Field and Mc Cutchen Oil Field. Genealogists will find the locations of local burial grounds such as Hayrick Cem and Indian Creek Cem particularly valuable for tracing early settlers. The presence of significant Gravel Pits and the Hayrick Mountain landmark further illustrate the physical character and extractive economy of the region during the early 1960s.