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1952 Map of Ira NE

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ira NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

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Snyder Oil Field dominates this 1952 landscape in Scurry County, revealing the mid-century industrial infrastructure of the West Texas oil boom. The map detail highlights an intricate network of energy production, including an Oil Refinery, a Pumping Station, and multiple Oil Tanks clustered near the Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad line. Amidst this heavy industry, rural life persists at small centers like Knapp PO and Franklin Center.

The terrain is defined by the drainage of the South Fork Deep Creek, Chimney Creek, and Bull Creek, where the presence of a Landing Field and a Radio Tower suggests the modernizing influence of the era. Local heritage is grounded in landmarks like Knapp Ch and Canyon Ch, offering a precise look at the community geography before further consolidation changed the character of these high plains settlements.