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1954 Map of Brand

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Brand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The industrial footprint of the Kelly-Snyder Field dominates this West Texas landscape, revealing a dense network of pipelines and petroleum infrastructure as it stood in the mid-1950s. The settlement of Brand serves as a central point along the Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad line, which cuts diagonally across the terrain. Evidence of earlier transport persists through an Old Railroad Grade and numerous caliche pits scattered across the plains.

Natural drainage is defined by Ennis Creek, Deep Creek, and Rough Creek, which meander through an area heavily modified by energy production. Key facilities such as a Refinery, a Pumping Sta, and an Oil Sump are clearly marked, providing a precise look at the mid-century oil economy. Cultural features like a Golf Course and a gravel pit appear alongside the primary extraction activities, showing the mix of community and industry in Scurry County.