1973 Map of Hough NE

About this map

Gas exploration dominates this landscape along the border of Oklahoma and Kansas during the early 1970s. The terrain is marked by the sprawling Egahtrionsagd Gas Field, where an extensive network of wells and pipelines connects to a central Compressor Station. The map captures a moment of industrial transition, evidenced by the Old RR Grade cutting through the southwestern corner, reflecting a shift from rail-dependent transport to modern energy infrastructure. Local heritage is anchored at the Barden Memorial Cem and Camp Cem, providing fixed points of reference amidst the changing land use of the High Plains. Drainage is defined by the winding course of Pony Creek, which meanders through the southern sections of the quadrangle.