1950s Maps of Hutchinson County, Texas

1. 1953 Map of Sanford

   

   1953 Sanford

   1953 Print · USGS

   In the early 1950s, the Texas Panhandle was a landscape of rapid energy growth centered on the Canadian River. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Merchant Oil Field and find historic sites like Sanford Cemetery and the Oil City School (Aband).

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4. 1953 Map of Plemons, 1954 Print

   

   1953 Plemons

   1954 Print · USGS

   Hutchinson County in the early fifties was a landscape of intensive energy production and remote ranching. Researchers can trace the layout of Plemons and locate hundreds of active oil wells across the Moore Watkins Oil Field.

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7. 1953 Map of Stinnett, 1954 Print

   

   1953 Stinnett

   1954 Print · USGS

   Hutchinson County is captured at the height of the mid-century petroleum boom, showing the intersection of heavy industry and High Plains settlement. Researchers can trace oil infrastructure and worker housing at Supreme Camp, Dial, and the sprawling Stinnett Oil Field.

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10. 1953 Map of Stinnett Station, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Stinnett Station

    1954 Print · USGS

    Hutchinson County in the early fifties shows a rugged landscape of ranching outposts and deep canyon breaks. Researchers can trace the network of ranch roads and windmills connecting Stinnett Station, Britain Ranch, and the waters of Bent Waters Canyon.

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13. 1953 Map of Deal, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Deal

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Texas Panhandle in the early fifties was a landscape of expansive cattle spreads and critical rail infrastructure. Trace the Rock Island Line past Poling Ranch and Bennett Ranch, or locate industrial landmarks like the Huber Water Sta.

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16. 1953 Map of Borger SE, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Borger SE

    1954 Print · USGS

    Carson County was at the height of its mid-century energy boom when this survey recorded the industrial expansion across the Panhandle. Researchers can trace the extensive network of the Burnett Oil Field and Garner Oil Field, including infrastructure like the Burnett Booster Sta and numerous gas wells.

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19. 1953 Map of Pringle, 1954 Print

    

    1953 Pringle

    1954 Print · USGS

    Hutchinson County ranching and energy development converge in the Texas Panhandle during the early fifties. Researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line as it passes through Pringle near the Rocking D Ranch and numerous oil wells.

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22. 1953 Map of McBride, 1955 Print

    

    1953 McBride

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Texas Panhandle's energy and ranching landscapes converge in the early fifties as petroleum infrastructure expands across the plains. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial settlements like Burnett Camp and the rail stop at Mc Bride near the 6666 Ranch.

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25. 1953 Map of Phillips, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Phillips

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Texas Panhandle oil boom is in full swing on this mid-century survey of the Borger Oil Field. Local researchers can trace industrial sites like the Refinery and Texroy, or find family roots at Phillips Camp and Haile Ch.

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28. 1953 Map of Borger, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Borger

    1955 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Borger is captured here during its height as an industrial powerhouse, showing a landscape defined by oil fields and chemical plants. Researchers can trace the development of worker communities like Philrich and Electric City or locate family history at Highland Park Cem.

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31. 1954 Map of Perryton, 1966 Print

    

    1954 Perryton

    1966 Print · USGS

    The High Plains of the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles are shown during a period of steady growth in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail history and local landmarks like Panhandle A & M College, Spurlock Chapel, and the isolated Lord Station.

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34. 1954 Map of Amarillo, 1966 Print

    

    1954 Amarillo

    1966 Print · USGS

    The Texas Panhandle in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of rising industrial power and deep-rooted ranching tradition. Local historians can trace the paths of the Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad or locate sites like the Pantex Ordnance Plant and Mobeetie.

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37. 1958 Map of Perryton

    

    1958 Perryton

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Oklahoma Panhandle and Texas borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey, showing the vital rail-and-ranch economy of the High Plains. Researchers can trace historic stops along the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and locate rural landmarks like Bethel Church and Spurlock Chapel.

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40. 1958 Map of Amarillo

    

    1958 Amarillo

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Texas Panhandle in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of expanding military installations and oil-rich rail towns. Local historians can trace the development of Amarillo Air Force Base or locate smaller settlements like Magic City and New Mobeetie.

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