That explains it . . . Texas was a whole different world a half a century ago. Some of the old timers' tales [ your grandmother included ] makes it sound like it was still Indian territory.
The huge number of KNOWN camps that are now gorgeous interstates and houses is astounding.
Surface hunters used buckets to bring home their finds.
Still wonderfull finds though. With the avalanch of new people its a " new Texas" now, I just witnessed one of the big downers for modern 21st century surfacers. . . .
Fresh boot tracks in the mud the day after a rain right across a favorite area.!