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1963 Map of Altus SE

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Altus SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad runs north-south through this Jackson County landscape, reflecting the heavy reliance on rail transport in the mid-20th century. Bordering the southern edge of Altus, the map reveals early suburban developments like Lincoln Park alongside essential infrastructure, including the extensive Altus Canal and multiple Sewage Disposal Ponds. The presence of three major rail lines, including the St Louis - San Francisco and Missouri - Kansas - Texas, highlights the area's importance as a regional transportation hub.

Local history researchers can identify family-named landmarks and burial grounds such as Elmer Cem and Francis Cem. The terrain is marked by the wide expanses of Baucum and Elmer, defined by a meticulously surveyed Base Line. This 1963 field-checked data captures the transition from open agricultural land to structured utility grids, featuring a Radio Tower and Substation as modern landmarks of the era.