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1965 Map of Idalou

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Idalou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Idalou serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the mid-1960s, situated at the junction where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Fort Worth and Denver railroads converge. The town's layout is clearly defined, featuring the High Sch and a local Idalou Cem on its eastern edge. The surrounding Llano Estacado terrain is dotted with numerous depressions and water-management features, including a Sewage Disposal Pond south of the main settlement.

Industrial and transit infrastructure supports the local economy, evidenced by the Cotton Gin and a nearby Quarry in the southwest. A dedicated Landing Area and a significant Pipeline cutting across the southern portion of the quadrangle illustrate the region's mid-century development. Smaller sidings like Kitalou along the rail lines highlight the importance of the rail network for transporting the area's cotton and grain.