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1971 Map of Conrad NW

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Conrad NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts a diagonal line across this High Plains landscape, originating from the outskirts of Boise City in the northwest corner. This 1971 survey captures the agricultural and transport infrastructure of Cimarron County, where the sprawling Cleveland township is marked by a network of section roads and numerous water wells. The southern portion of the map is defined by the winding course of the Beaver River, which provides a topographical break from the flat, well-dotted plains above.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Garlington Cem located on the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The map reflects mid-century rural development through specific landmarks like the industrial Feed Lot and multiple instances of Roadside Park along the highways. These features, along with the Sewage Disposal Ponds near the city, reveal the functional layout of this Oklahoma Panhandle region during a period of established cattle and rail activity.