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1965 Map of Dumas North

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Dumas North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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The Oil and Gas Field of Moore County dominates this 1960s landscape, illustrating the industrial footprint of the Texas Panhandle at mid-century. A network of pipelines and service roads crisscrosses the high plains, connecting extraction sites to significant processing facilities like the Refinery, Smelter, and a Chemical Plant. In the southern portion of the sheet, the northern edge of Dumas shows early suburban expansion, featuring local landmarks such as the Radio Tower (KDDD) and a Drive-in Theater.

Transportation infrastructure defines the area's geography, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroads cutting through the territory. These lines served the smaller outposts of Machovec and Sheerin. The rugged incision of South Palo Duro Creek provides a stark contrast to the surrounding flatlands, housing several Gravel Pits and the Northlawn Memorial Cemetery.