1962 Map of Dalhart
USGS Topo · Published 1962About this map
The High Plains of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles meet the volcanic peaks of northeastern New Mexico in this mid-century survey. Sierra Grande and Capulin Mountain dominate the western horizon, providing a dramatic contrast to the agricultural grid of Dallam County and Cimarron County. The region's economy is anchored by rail centers like Dalhart and Boise City, where the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads facilitate the movement of cattle and grain. Industrial footprints are evident at the Cactus Ordnance Works and a specialized dry-ice plant near Des Moines. Water is a precious commodity across this landscape, with drainage systems like Rita Blanca Creek and Coldwater Creek cutting through the plains, while Lake Rita Blanca serves as a local landmark for the growing community at Dalhart.
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