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1967 Map of Baker

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Baker
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Quanah Acme and Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal line across this landscape, connecting the small settlement of Baker to the wider cattle and freight networks of North Texas. This 1967 survey, with revisions added in 1979, illustrates a region defined by its rugged drainages and ranching infrastructure. The Pease River dominates the northern border, carving deep into the earth at Ninetyfoot Canyon and forming a boundary with Foard County.

South of the river, the terrain is shaped by the complex network of Catfish Creek, Hackberry Creek, and the various prongs of local waterways. Evidence of remote operations is visible through features like the V L Ranch, a dedicated Landing Strip, and specific landmarks such as the Pen Windmill and an isolated Drill Hole. Large-scale natural resource extraction is noted at a significant Gravel Pit along the river's southern bank, highlighting the industrial utility of the canyon floor.