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1953 Map of Cliffside

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Cliffside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Fort Worth and Denver railroad cuts through the heart of the Texas Panhandle in this landscape defined by mid-century energy production and ranching. The Cliffside Gas Field Camp and its associated Gas Well Loop Junction Box reflect the intensive industrial development of the region's natural resources. While gas extraction dominates the northern heights, the southern terrain is marked by established agricultural and family-run operations like Wesley Dairy and Mc Collum Dairy.

Genealogists will find significant local value in the presence of the Townsend Cemetery and Atnot Cemetery, located near the winding course of West Amarillo Creek. The area’s rugged character is further detailed through several named landmarks, including Bishop Ranch and the Amarillo Rifle and Pistol Club Firing Range. Numerous windmills dot the map, providing a glimpse into the vital water management required for sustaining life and livestock in Potter County.