1987 Map of Ryan SE

About this map

West Mud Creek and its southern tributary Red Creek carve through this landscape in Jefferson County, where the topography transitions into the township divisions of Grayson, Blackburn, and Brown. The map documents a significant energy footprint in the late 1980s, particularly evident in the southeast where an extensive Oil Field is marked with numerous clustered wells. This concentration of resource extraction, alongside the presence of a Pipeline and scattered Oil Wells throughout the central terrain, illustrates the localized economic reliance on petroleum during this period. Beyond the industrial markers, the map preserves landmarks such as Post Oak Creek and the high point labeled Alone 912, providing a detailed look at the land's elevation and drainage patterns before further modern development.