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1966 Map of Cuyler

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Cuyler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Industrial activity and the ranching landscape of the Texas Panhandle define this mid-century survey. The railway community of Cuyler serves as a focal point along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line, where a prominent Grain Elevator stands as a testament to the region's agricultural output. The landscape is deeply influenced by the energy sector, as seen by the numerous installations labeled Gas Well, Oil Wells, and the network of underground pipelines that crisscross the terrain.

Drainage systems like East Dixon Creek and West Fork Bear Creek carve through the topography, contrasting with the flat stretches near the small settlement of Simms. Resource extraction extends beyond petroleum, with several Gravel Pits and a Borrow Pit located near the tracks, indicating local infrastructure development during the 1960s. The map provides a clear picture of the physical footprint of the oil and gas industry as it integrated with established rail and farming networks.