1967 Map of Hooker NW

About this map

Natural gas extraction dominates the landscape in this 1960s study of the Oklahoma and Kansas borderlands. The terrain, marked by the broad designations of Hooker and Pleasant View, is densely dotted with numerous Gas Wells, reflecting the mid-century industrial footprint on the High Plains. Transport infrastructure is anchored by the diagonal route of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which cuts through the southeastern corner of the map. This survey is particularly detailed regarding land management, utilizing fine red dashed lines to indicate fence and field lines as they appeared during aerial photography in 1966. The boundary between Kansas and Oklahoma is clearly defined, as is the line between Stevens and Texas Counties, providing a precise look at jurisdictional divisions during a period of steady energy production.