1965 Map of Gary

About this map

Gary sits at the intersection of local water and energy infrastructure in the mid-1960s, a period of transition for this part of the high plains. The landscape is defined by the winding paths of Beaver Creek and Buck Creek, which cut through the terrain alongside an extensive network of Wells and modern utility corridors. A prominent Pipeline and Aqueduct cross the landscape, signaling the area's importance to regional water management and the burgeoning petroleum industry, evidenced by numerous Oil Wells and Drill Holes. To the south, the Base Line serves as a primary survey boundary, separating the topography into distinct sections. Near the western edge, the small settlement of Stivers appears as a quiet counterpart to the more active infrastructure appearing across the Morgan County and Washington County line.