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1968 Map of Guymon NE

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Guymon NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The North Canadian River carves a sinuous path through the high plains of the Oklahoma Panhandle, defining the landscape of the Optima and Guymon regions. During the late 1960s, this area was characterized by an extensive energy infrastructure, with numerous Gas Wells dotting the township grids across Grand Valley and Hackberry.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks like the Banner Cem and another smaller Cem located near the river bluffs. The map also identifies several Caliche Pits, indicating the importance of local mineral extraction for road building in this semi-arid terrain. Water remains the primary geographical focus, with Pony Creek feeding into the main river valley, which provides a stark contrast to the surrounding upland sections of Texas County.