1968 Map of Y Ranch

About this map

The North Wichita River carves a winding path through the borderlands of north Texas, where ranching and energy extraction define the landscape. This 1968 field-checked record, with later aerial revisions, highlights the Y Ranch as the primary focal point of settlement in this part of the Rolling Plains. The terrain is marked by sharp relief along Cottonwood Creek and Coon Hollow Creek, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that have historically shaped land use and property boundaries across the Cottle Co and Foard Co line. Evidence of mid-century industrial activity is present through several labeled Oil Wells and a significant Pipeline, alongside a remote Landing Strip serving the local ranching operations. The inclusion of fence lines and individual structures offers a detailed look at rural infrastructure during a period of transition in the Texas interior.