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1965 Map of Dimmitt

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Dimmitt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Dimmitt serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s survey, showing a well-developed High Plains county seat defined by its civic infrastructure and transport links. The town core includes the Courthouse, Hospital, and Post Office, surrounded by residential blocks and educational facilities like the Jr High Sch and High Sch. The economy and social life of the era are reflected in the presence of the Refinery and the Fort Worth and Denver railroad line cutting through the landscape.

Outlying landmarks such as the Drive-in Theater, Rodeo Arena, and Dimmitt Airport indicate the town's role as a regional hub for entertainment and services. Local history is anchored at the Dimmitt Cemetery and Castro Memorial Gardens. The map also captures the technical footprint of the period, from the Radio Towers (KDHN) to the large Sewage Ponds on the northeast edge of town, illustrating the municipal growth and modernization occurring in Castro County during this time.