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1966 Map of Sibley Creek

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Sibley Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Clear Fork Brazos River flows across the southwestern corner of this West Texas landscape, a region defined by its wide creek drainages and intermittent watercourses. In the mid-1960s, this area of Throckmorton County maintained a sparse settlement pattern anchored by the small community of Richards. The map reveals a land dedicated to resource extraction and ranching, dominated by an extensive Oil Field and numerous Oil Wells scattered across the undulating terrain.

High points like Bush Knob and Mount Air provide landmarks above the winding paths of Sibley Creek, Bush Creek, and Givens Creek. Local history is preserved at the Bush Knob Cem and the McKeichan Crossing on the river, while a Roadside Park along the highway offers a rest point for travelers crossing this open country. The intricate network of fence lines and ranch roads reflects the 20th-century organization of the Texas ranching industry.