1969 Map of Shattuck NW

About this map

Catesby stands as a focal point in this 1960s survey of the high plains along the Oklahoma-Texas border. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of Ivanhoe Creek and Sixmile Creek, where the drainage patterns reveal a rugged break in the otherwise flat terrain of Jefferson and Athen townships. This era of the Panhandle's history is marked by significant natural resource extraction, evidenced by the numerous Gas Wells and several instances of a Caliche Pit scattered across the township sections. Local genealogy and settlement history are anchored by the Bickford Cem and Mt Hope Cem, which serve as quiet landmarks among the expansive ranching and energy-producing lands. The presence of a prominent Pipeline cutting through the northern sections further underscores the industrial shift toward petroleum in this rural landscape.