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1972 Map of Dean

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Dean
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The Petrolia Oil Field dominates the northeastern landscape of this Clay County region, where the energy industry is marked by numerous Oil Wells and a network of pipelines crossing the terrain. Small rural communities like Dean and Jolly serve as the primary hubs for local activity, with an Athletic Field situated in the heart of Dean near the intersection of local roads.

Drainage across the prairie is defined by the winding paths of Turkey Creek, Hay Creek, and Long Creek, which break up the relatively flat topography typical of north-central Texas. Industrial extraction beyond petroleum is evidenced by several Gravel Pits located near the town of Dean. This survey shows the region as it transitioned through the early 1970s, balancing a tradition of cattle ranching with the infrastructure of a mature oil and gas economy.