1968 Map of Russellville

About this map

Quanah Acme and Pacific tracks through the rugged terrain of Motley County, following a corridor that supported the regional cattle and transport economy during the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Tongue River (South Pease) and the intricate drainage systems of Tee Pee Creek and Hackberry Creek. Small rural clusters such as Russellville and Russellville Camp provide a look at the dispersed settlement patterns common in this part of Texas. Evidence of early resource extraction appears with scattered Oil Well sites, while localized landmarks like Bird Ranch, Darden, and Acme anchor the map’s human geography. This 1968 survey, revised in 1979, captures the area’s transition from a rail-dependent frontier to a modern ranching and energy-producing landscape.