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1972 Map of Burkburnett

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Burkburnett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Red River corridor defines this borderland landscape, where the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad and several major highways converge. The community of Burkburnett serves as the primary hub, showing significant urban expansion into the 1970s and 1980s. A diverse mix of civic and industrial infrastructure is present, including a Fish Hatchery, Filtration Plant, and a specialized Sewage Disposal facility. To the south, the presence of Sheppard Air Force Base indicates the region's strategic military importance during the latter half of the twentieth century.

Agricultural and natural features like Wildhorse Creek and East Fork Pond Creek intersect with an extensive network of Oil Wells, signaling the area's dual identity as a ranching and energy-producing territory. Educational landmarks such as Hardin Sch and Southside Sch provide clear points of reference for those researching local family history. Across the river in Oklahoma, the small settlement of Devol sits near the Wilkerson Cem, representing the cross-border connections of this riverine economy.