1961 Map of Ellis

About this map

Ellis serves as the central hub of this early 1960s landscape, positioned where the Union Pacific railroad tracks parallel the winding course of Big Creek. The town's layout is well-defined, showing local landmarks such as the Fairground, a local Park, and the Ellis Landing Field to the south. The surrounding terrain is heavily marked by the region's energy and resource economy, with numerous Oil Wells and an Oil Well scattered across the township lines. To the east, the elevation rises toward Pleasant Hill, while the western portion of the map is defined by the Trego and Ellis County boundary. Rural life is anchored by local sites like St Marys Cem and Mt Hope Cem, while the industrial footprint is noted through a Sewage Disposal plant and a Radio Tower that stands above the rolling plains.