1967 Map of Kiowa Peak NE

About this map

Brazos River waters and the rough, dissected terrain of the Rolling Plains dominate this landscape along the King Co Stonewall Co line. The map records a mid-century industrial presence focused on resource extraction, characterized by a sprawling Pipeline network, a localized Refinery, and a Pumping Sta. The topography is defined by significant erosion features such as Smelter Canyon and Wedington Canyon, while the hydrology is marked by the winding courses of North Croton Creek and Gyp Creek. These watercourses provided the necessary infrastructure for early monitoring, evidenced by a Gaging Sta near the riverbank. This survey captures a moment when the rural landscape was increasingly utilized for energy production, with numerous Oil Wells and a remote Landing Strip scattered across the high ground between the canyon breaks.