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1960 Map of Cheyenne

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Cheyenne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Washita River winds through the heart of Roger Mills County, anchoring a landscape shaped by the Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad and a network of agricultural settlements. During this 1960 field check, the town of Cheyenne serves as a central hub, supported by smaller locales like Strong City to the north and the rural community at Berlin to the south. The mapping of the Panhandle and Santa Fe line illustrates the importance of rail transit to the Western Oklahoma economy of the mid-twentieth century.

Beyond the primary settlements, the survey identifies local educational and infrastructure landmarks including the Sandstone Sch and a Landing Field west of Cheyenne. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous watercourses such as Dead Indian Creek, Beaverdam Creek, and Wild Horse Creek, which feed into the primary river valley. These features, along with Taylor Lake and several gaging stations, provide a detailed look at the water management and rural development of the era.