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1963 Map of Briscoe, 1965 Print
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1963 Map of Briscoe

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Briscoe serves as the central hub of this Texas Panhandle landscape, where the Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad cuts a diagonal line across the High Plains. The geography is defined by a dendritic network of drainage systems, most notably Gageby Creek and Sweetwater Creek, which carve through the terrain to create distinct breaks in the otherwise level plains. Evidence of mid-century water management is clear with Lake Fensterwald and various dams, highlighting the region's reliance on both surface water and underground sources, as seen in the several Flowing Wells and Wells documented. Near the northern boundary at the Hemphill Co Wheeler Co line, the map records the industrial footprints of local extractive activity through a Sandpit and Gravel Pit. The map captures a moment when traditional ranching and rail-based commerce remained the dominant features of the eastern Panhandle.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain