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1971 Map of Hilight

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Hilight
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Hilight Oil and Gas Field dominates this central Campbell County landscape, reflecting the intensive energy development of the early 1970s. The settlement of Hilight and the specialized Hilight Gas Plant serve as the industrial anchors for a network of pipelines and wells that crisscross the high plains. Despite this industrial presence, the traditional ranching heritage of the region remains visible through family-named landmarks like Springers Ranch, Hillside Ranch, and Jacobs Ranch.

Drainage systems such as West Fork Coal Creek and Kintz Creek carve through the terrain, punctuated by significant landmarks like the Kintz Cem and the prominent heights of Two Top and Four Points. Water resources, vital for both cattle and industry, are represented by Isenberger Reservoir, Gumbo Lake, and the Hansen Lakes. Transportation is defined by the straight-line routes of Keeline Road and Little Thunder Road, which provide access across the township and range boundaries.