1984 Map of Smoky Draw

About this map

The boundary between Jones County and Shackelford County runs through a landscape defined by an extensive drainage network in North Central Texas. Published in the early 1990s based on aerial surveys from 1976, this map reveals the industrial footprint of the region's energy and resource extraction. Significant Oil Field activity is concentrated in the northern sections, while a Gravel Pit marks the local exploitation of earth materials. The terrain is characterized by a complex series of waterways, including the Clear Brazos River and the prominent Smoky Draw. These creeks, such as Threemile Creek and Deadman Creek, illustrate the natural erosion patterns that have shaped the plains. Landmarks like the Chimney and Chimney Creek indicate local geographic markers used by generations of ranchers and land surveyors in this part of the state.