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1968 Map of Rowden

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Rowden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Rowden serves as the central hub of this late 1960s landscape, positioned along the straight path of highway 36. The terrain is defined by a series of drainages, including Condemna Branch and Turkey Creek, which feed into larger systems like Deep Creek. This area of Callahan County reveals an economy deeply rooted in ranching and early petroleum extraction, evidenced by the numerous named water sources and energy sites.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the family-named landmarks that dot the countryside, such as Richardson Windmill, Uncle George Well, and Sneed Windmill. These features, along with the Burnt Branch Cem, provide a direct connection to the early settlers of the region. The map also captures the industrial footprint of the era, with scattered Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and several Gravel Pit operations surrounding West Caddo Peak.