1960 Map of Winkler

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The Navarro Co Freestone Co boundary cuts across this landscape, dividing the agricultural and wooded bottomlands where Richland Creek and Chambers Creek converge. The topography is defined by the complex drainage systems of Tehuacana Creek and Hogpen Slough, with small settlements like Winkler and St Elmo serving as local hubs. This 1960 survey illustrates a rural Texas social fabric tied closely to community landmarks, including New Hope Ch, Greenbriar Ch, and Petersburg Ch. Family history is preserved in the location of Sweetman Cem and Lee Cem, while the inclusion of a Radio Tower and Pipeline suggests the mid-century infrastructure and utility expansions beginning to cross these traditional farming counties.