1970 Map of Goodwin

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts diagonally through this corner of Ellis County, anchoring the settlement of Goodwin. This high plains landscape is defined by its legal and territorial history, most notably the Old Indian Treaty Boundary that traverses the central portion of the quadrangle. The terrain is a network of intermittent drainages including Rock Creek, Wolf Creek, and Kiowa Creek, which have carved deep contours into the earth. Local life and history are marked by quiet landmarks like the Christ Lutheran Cem and Emmons Cem, alongside evidence of the region's resources such as several Caliche Pits and gas wells. The map also captures the transition from Texas to Oklahoma, with the state line forming the western edge of this surveyed area.