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1970s Maps of Wichita County, Texas

Explore 8 historic maps of Wichita County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Wichita County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Wichita County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Wichita County, TX maps

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  1. 1972 Map of Electra, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Electra, 1974 Print
    1972 Electra
    1974 Print · USGS
    Wichita County was defined by its oil economy and rail connections during the 1970s. Trace the industrial landscape of Electra through its Oil Wells, Gasoline Plant, and local landmarks like the Rodeo Ground.
  4. 1972 Map of Clara, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Clara, 1975 Print
    1972 Clara
    1975 Print · USGS
    Wichita County was defined by its petroleum landscape in the 1970s, characterized by expansive energy infrastructure and small rural hubs. Researchers can trace the layout of the Clara Oil Field, locate the Clara Cem, and follow the path of Tenth Cavalry Creek.
  7. 1972 Map of Burkburnett, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Burkburnett, 1975 Print
    1972 Burkburnett
    1975 Print · USGS
    The oil-rich plains of the Texas-Oklahoma border are captured here in the 1970s as the regional energy and military economy flourished. Researchers can trace the development of Burkburnett, locate old Oil Wells, and find landmarks like Hardin Sch or the Fish Hatchery.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1972 Map of Thornberry, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Thornberry, 1975 Print
    1972 Thornberry
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Texas-Oklahoma borderlands in the early 1970s reveal an landscape defined by heavy industry and military presence. Researchers can trace the extensive Texhoma Oil Field, locate the Cem at Thornberry, or study the boundaries of Perkins Reservation.
  13. 1972 Map of Wichita Falls West, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Wichita Falls West, 1975 Print
    1972 Wichita Falls West
    1975 Print · USGS
    Wichita Falls is seen in a period of significant mid-century expansion during the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Riverside Cemetery or explore the development around Midwestern University and Sheppard Air Force Base.
  16. 1972 Map of Iowa Park, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Iowa Park, 1975 Print
    1972 Iowa Park
    1975 Print · USGS
    Iowa Park during the early seventies serves as a hub of water reclamation and oil production. Genealogists and historians can trace the town's expansion near Highland Cem or locate local landmarks like Coleman and the K M A Oil Field.
  19. 1972 Map of Sunshine Hill, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Sunshine Hill, 1975 Print
    1972 Sunshine Hill
    1975 Print · USGS
    The oil-rich corridor of northern Wichita County comes to life in the early seventies, where petroleum production meets the Red River border. Trace the industrial footprint of the Oil Field and the rail operations at Fowlkes near the Sunshine Hill summit.
  22. 1972 Map of Wichita Falls East, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Wichita Falls East, 1976 Print
    1972 Wichita Falls East
    1976 Print · USGS
    Wichita Falls and the surrounding valley are shown here in the early seventies during a period of steady urban and military expansion. Researchers can trace the footprints of Sheppard Air Force Base, find the Kempner Cem, and locate neighborhood schools like Holland Sch.
    2 unique versions available
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