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1953 Map of Chunky

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Chunky
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Canadian River flows through this portion of Potter County, carving a landscape defined by deep drainages like Saddle Horse Canyon and numerous active springs such as Tincup Spring and Bullfrog Spring. Ranching operations dominate the uplands, represented by the Kritser Ranch and L X Ranch. These sprawling estates are punctuated by scattered Windmill sites and even a Windcharger, indicating the infrastructure required for water and power in this environment.

Transportation corridors hug the terrain, with the Panhandle and Santa Fe (AT&SF) Railroad and the View Highway cutting through the southwestern corner near the settlement of Chunky. The presence of several Gravel Pits along the River Road suggest local industry tied to the geological deposits of the river valley during the early 1950s. The map provides a clear record of land use before major modern alterations, capturing the specific placement of ranch boundaries and seasonal watercourses like Rosita Creek.