1958 Map of Dalhart

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Sierra Grande and Capulin Mountain dominate the western high plains in this mid-century look at the multi-state junction where the Texas Panhandle meets Oklahoma and New Mexico. The region's heavy reliance on rail and ranching is evident in the network of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Beaver Meade & Englewood railroads, which connect agricultural hubs like Boise City and Stratford. In the southern reaches, the city of Dalhart serves as a critical crossroads near Lake Rita Blanca, supported by military installations including Dalhart Air Force No. 1. The drainage patterns of the North Canadian River and Cimarron River cut through the high tablelands, defining the routes between old cattle-country settlements like Grenville, Texline, and Clayton. This survey captures the landscape before the expansion of modern highway networks, highlighting the original post-war layout of the Tri-State area.