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1963 Map of Giles

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Giles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Fort Worth and Denver railroad serves as the primary corridor through this portion of Donley County, running southeast past the community of Giles. This landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of the Rolling Plains, where the North Fork and South Fork cut through the terrain alongside numerous seasonal streams like Dry Salt Creek and Jonah Creek. The settlement at Berkley and the recreational area at Club Lake provide distinct points of interest within an otherwise agricultural and industrial setting.

Industrial activity is evidenced by several Gravel Pits and a prominent Pipeline crossing the eastern half of the quadrangle. The map also delineates the Donley Co Collingsworth Co boundary, illustrating the jurisdictional lines of the Texas Panhandle. Significant water features such as Squaw Creek and Buck Creek dominate the northern and eastern sections, while localized infrastructure like Water Tanks and a Radio Tower reflect the mid-century utility footprint.