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1953 Map of Deal

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Deal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad tracks cut a definitive north-south line through this portion of the Texas Panhandle, serving as the spine for early 1950s ranching and industrial activity. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, where Short Creek and Turkey Creek carve through the plains, and Antelope Creek splits into its West Fork and East Fork branches.

Settlement patterns are characterized by large ranch holdings and utility waypoints rather than dense towns. The map documents the Poling Ranch, Bennett Ranch, and Sanford Ranch, along with the small siding of Deal and the stop at Wilhelm. Notable industrial infrastructure includes the Huber Water Sta and Huber Booster Sta, illustrating the vital role of water and energy transport in this arid region, while Antelope Peak provides a rare point of elevation.