1966 Map of Signal Spring SE

About this map

The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad cuts through the southern corner of this Texas Panhandle landscape, marking a vital transportation corridor through Oldham County. The terrain is defined by the complex drainage systems of Piedra Creek, Lost Mule Creek, and Agua de Piedra Creek, which carve through the high plains toward prominent landmarks like Paint Rock. This 1960s survey illustrates a ranching economy reliant on isolated water sources, specifically noted by the Deep Well Windmill and Red Gate Windmill. Evidence of local industry appears near the rail line in the form of a Gravel Pit and Quarry, suggesting the extraction of local materials to support infrastructure and regional development.