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1966 Map of Crosbyton

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Crosbyton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Crosbyton stands at the western edge of the dramatic Blanco Canyon landscape, where the flat High Plains suddenly break into the breaks of the White River. This mid-1960s survey captures the town as a regional hub, showing the street grid alongside the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. The map illustrates a community shaped by its geography, with local infrastructure like the Paudler Airfield, Fairground, and a Sewage Disposal plant situated on the level ground above the canyon.

Down within the canyon walls, the environment shifts toward recreation and natural landmarks. The area around Silver Falls and Twenty Foot Falls features a Roadside Park and a Golf Course, while further north, Camp Rio Blanco occupies a sheltered bend in the river. This transition from the structured town life of Crosbyton to the springs and draws like Steed Rock Spring and Alfalfa Draw highlights the unique topographic character of Crosby County during this era.