1964 Map of Altus

About this map

Altus serves as a significant regional hub in Jackson County during the mid-1960s, defined by its extensive rail infrastructure and military presence. The map captures the city at a moment of transition, with a dense network of educational and civic institutions like Jr College, Will Rogers Sch, and the Courthouse anchoring the downtown core. Surrounding the residential blocks, the Altus Air Force Base occupies a sprawling footprint to the east, while the Altus Canal and Aqueduct system reveal the sophisticated water management required for this high plains landscape. Smaller outposts such as Welon and Frazier are visible along the railway lines, including the Atchinson Topeka and Santa Fe and the Missouri - Kansas - Texas, illustrating the area's continued reliance on the rail economy for agricultural transport and local connectivity.