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1968 Map of Fowlkes

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Fowlkes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Electra Oil Field and K M A Oil Field dominate this North Texas landscape, where a dense network of oil wells and pipelines reveals the mid-century industrial footprint near the Wichita-Wilbarger county line. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Wichita River and Beaver Creek, which converge in the southern portion of the quadrangle. High ground is marked by Turkey Hill and Twin Mtn, providing a contrast to the riparian lowlands.

Transportation and settlement patterns follow the Fort Worth and Denver railroad line, which passes through the small community of Fowlkes. To the northeast, the North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir serves as a major hydrologic feature. Local infrastructure, including a Gasoline Plant, several gravel pits, and the Valley View settlement, highlights the diverse extractive and rural economy of the area during the late 1960s.