1969 Map of Busby

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor anchors this survey of west-central Texas, cutting diagonally across a landscape defined by ranching and resource extraction. Small settlements and sidings like Capitola, Busby, Gannon, and Orient trace the historical development of the rail network through Fisher and Nolan Counties. The terrain is marked by significant topographical features such as Wasp Peak and the drainage basins of Kildoogan Creek, Plum Creek, and East Cottonwood Creek. Local water sources, including Ray Jones Spring and Santa Fe Lake, highlight the essential infrastructure of this arid region. The map also documents the industrial footprint of the era, recording an Oil Field, scattered Oil Well sites, and several Gravel Pit operations. Named landmarks like Dulaney and various Radio Tower locations provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the mid-century development of the Texas plains.