The South Wichita River meanders across this rural section of Knox County, defining a landscape of ranching and remote agriculture. To the north, the small settlement of Truscott sits near the Truscott Cemetery, a vital waypoint for genealogists tracing families in the Rolling Plains region. The terrain is marked by seasonal drainages like Sheep Creek and Deadman Creek, which feed into the primary river valley. Ranching legacy is evident through named landmarks such as Beavers Ranch and Glover Bend along the river's curves. The road network, including Todd Ranch Rd and Ranch Rd, reflects the sparse but intentional layout of large-scale landholdings. This survey captures the region's enduring character, where water sources like China Lake and China Creek have long dictated the patterns of human settlement and movement.
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1954 · Wichita Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Wichita Falls
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Truscott North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Truscott South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Halsell Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Gilliland
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Big Four Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Maverick Flat
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Cedar Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Benjamin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000