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1963 Map of Scotland

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Scotland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The settlement of Scotland serves as the focal point of this 1963 survey, situated near the headwaters of Little Post Oak Creek and East Little Post Oak Creek. The landscape is defined by the sinuous path of the Little Wichita River, which creates a prominent Horseshoe Bend as it flows toward the Clay County line. The area reflects a mid-century petroleum economy, characterized by the South Vogesberger-Strawn Oil Field and numerous scattered Oil Wells, highlighting the industrial transition of the North Texas plains.

Transportation history is clearly marked by an Old Railroad Grade that cuts across the terrain, indicating former rail connectivity that once supported local ranching and industry. Notable local landmarks include the Lake Creek Ch near Lake Creek and the Bridwell Ranch to the east. The map provides a detailed view of the rural infrastructure of the era, from the small reservoir at Scotland Lake to the gravel extraction sites near Deer Creek.