Thank you M_Barnes for the insight. I have read many of your postings and always find them informative.
Now I understand why the division order is so important.
Yes, that document was very helpful to understand how to decipher a legal description. I also used the Caddo County map you referenced in another topic.
You mentioned the original deed, so the next thing I think we should do is have my father go through his old paperwork. Hopefully he can locate the deed and any contracts with oil companies. He was able to get the royalty changed to his name and current address a long time ago and has been receiving checks, but we don’t think he ever probated the minerals. So I will certainly be reviewing Richard_Winblad’s postings regarding that topic.