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1954 Map of Amarillo

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Amarillo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Amarillo and its surrounding High Plains landscape are defined by a convergence of major transportation and industrial corridors in the mid-1970s. The region is bisected by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads, which support the energy and agricultural hubs of Borger, Pampa, and Dumas. Industrial activity is prominent, featuring numerous refineries, carbon black plants, and the expansive USAEC Pantex Plant east of the city.

Water management and research play a vital role in this arid environment, evidenced by the recently formed Lake Meredith behind the Sanford Dam and the Texas Technological College Research Farm. Historic cattle-country settlements like Mobeetie and Miami contrast with the modern infrastructure of U.S. 66. Natural landmarks including Battlesnake Hill and the Canadian River breaks highlight the transition from the flat Cactus Flats to the canyon systems to the south.