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1954 Map of Dermott

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Dermott
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Kelly Snyder Oil Field dominates the southeastern quadrant of this West Texas landscape, showing a dense network of extraction infrastructure during a period of significant petroleum production. The map captures the transition from early transportation routes to industrial expansion, evidenced by the presence of both the active Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad and an Old Railroad Grade further west. The rural community of Dermott sits along the rail line, serving as a focal point for the surrounding prairie.

Water management and resource extraction are central themes, with numerous Caliche Pits and a Gravel Pit scattered across the terrain. Drainage is defined by the winding paths of Deep Creek, Mooar Draw, and Mooar Creek. The inclusion of a Pipeline and multiple Spillway features reflects the coordinated effort to manage both the subsurface wealth and the intermittent water resources of Scurry County.