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1973 Map of Dalhart West

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Dalhart West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The High Plains city of Dalhart straddles the county line between Dallam Co and Hartley Co, functioning as a vital transportation hub in the Texas Panhandle. This mid-1970s survey captures the convergence of major rail corridors, specifically the Fort Worth and Denver and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific lines, which dictate the town's diagonal grid and industrial footprint. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Rita Blanca Creek, which feeds into a large Lake south of the city center.

Industrial and civic landmarks are prominently detailed, including a massive Grain Elevator near the tracks and the Dalhart Municipal Airport to the south. Local life is represented by sites like the Rodeo Ground, the Coon Mem Hosp, and schools such as Allyn Finch Jr High Sch. North of the main settlement, the Memorial Cem and the small station of Aronica sit amidst a terrain marked by an extensive network of wells and pipelines.