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1963 Map of Hedley

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Hedley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The town of Hedley sits at the intersection of the Fort Worth and Denver railroad and the highway, serving as the primary hub of this High Plains landscape. The map shows a clear transition from the relatively flat terrain surrounding the settlement to the deeply incised drainage systems that feed the Red River basin to the south. This transition is marked by numerous seasonal waterways, including Oklahoma Draw and South Fork Buck Creek, which carve through the land south of the rail line.

Remote activity is evidenced by the Indian Creek Ranch and several Gravel Pits and Quarries located near the town. The intricate web of named creeks, such as Browder Creek, Hallum Creek, and West Fork Oaks Creek, illustrates a landscape where water management and ranching were central to the local economy. The presence of a Substation and Water Tank near the tracks highlights the vital infrastructure required to support this Panhandle community.