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1969 Map of Fargo SW

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Fargo SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Fargo and Gage anchor the landscape of Ellis County during the late 1960s, a period marked by the steady expansion of the regional energy sector. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts diagonally across the northern terrain, following the valley created by Wolf Creek. This corridor is a hub of activity, featuring the distinctive Artesian Beach Park and local utility markers like the Radio Tower.

Away from the rail line, the map reveals a shift toward resource extraction, evidenced by numerous Gas Wells, Oil Wells, and Drill Holes scattered across the township sections. Several small communities or districts, including Woodrow, Rock, and Dale, are noted alongside local landmarks like a rural Cem and Roadside Park. The hydrology of the High Plains is clearly defined by the winding paths of Blizzard Creek and Twentyfive Mile Creek, showing the drainage patterns that shaped early settlement and later industrial development.