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1968 Map of Guthrie

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

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Guthrie, the county seat of King County, stands as the central settlement in this West Texas landscape, defined by its ranching infrastructure and river systems. The town is marked by its Ch, a Water Tank, and an Athletic Field, serving as a hub for the surrounding livestock operations. The topography is intricately carved by the South Wichita River and North Croton Creek, along with named canyons like Harper Young Canyon.

A network of windmills, such as Salt Knob Windmill and Old Wooden Town Windmill, reveals the vital importance of water access for the cattle industry during the late 1960s. The map also traces the Old Aspermont Highway Windmill, reflecting the evolution of regional transportation routes and land use. Small-scale industrial activity is represented by a Gravel Pit near town and a lone Oil Well to the southeast, highlighting the subtle mineral and energy footprint of the era.