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1966 Map of Friona

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Friona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The High Plains landscape of Friona is dominated by the strategic intersection of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the natural drainage of Frio Draw. This 1960s-era survey reveals a community balancing its agricultural roots with mid-century modernizations, featuring a Drive-in Theater, a Country Club, and the Rodeo Ground. The presence of Benger Airpark and multiple radio towers, including Radio Tower (KNNN), underscores the town's role as a regional hub for communication and transit in Parmer County.

Water management is a visible priority across the terrain, with numerous wells and the Sewage Disposal Ponds contrasting against natural features like Black Lake. For local historians, the map preserves the exact layout of the Friona Cem and the local Sch locations. Industrial activity is evidenced by a Borrow Pit and Gravel Pit near the rail line, while the county boundary with Deaf Smith Co and Parmer Co defines the northern reaches of this cattle and grain country.