1951 Map of Vincent

About this map

Vincent stands as the primary settlement in this West Texas landscape, positioned near the Howard Co Mitchell Co line. The 1951 field check captures a rural economy transitioning from traditional ranching to petroleum extraction, evidenced by several oil wells interspersed with numerous landmarks like Windmill 2381. The topography is defined by the drainage basins of Morgan Creek and Wildhorse Creek, which carve through the plains. Local history is anchored at the Vincent Cem and the managed waters of Lake Gregory, illustrating how water management and mineral rights shaped the development of this region during the early 1950s.