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1972 Map of Burkburnett

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Burkburnett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Burkburnett serves as the focal point for this survey of the Texas-Oklahoma borderlands, where the Red River defines the state boundary. The landscape is heavily marked by the energy and defense industries of the mid-20th century, characterized by numerous oil wells and the northern reaches of Sheppard Air Force Base. The town's growth is evident through its educational infrastructure, including Hardin Sch and Southside Sch, while the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad line provides the primary industrial corridor through the center of the district.

Water management and natural drainage shape the outlying terrain, with Wildhorse Creek and Gilbert Creek cutting through the countryside. Local recreation and utility sites are also well-documented, from the Golf Course and Campground near the river to a Fish Hatchery and Filtration Plant. This era shows the community balancing its role as a regional hub with its proximity to significant military and petroleum operations.