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2012 Map of Lake Wichita

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Lake Wichita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Lake Wichita dominates the central landscape of this North Texas region, serving as a focal point for the surrounding suburban and rural communities. In the early 21st century, the northern portion of the sheet shows the dense residential expansion of Wichita Falls, with neighborhoods like Allendale and the incorporated Lakeside City bordering the shoreline. This area is notably dense with local institutions, featuring Milam School and the American Commercial Coll, alongside a concentration of memorial sites including Rosemont Cem and Crestview Memorial Park Cem.

South of the lake, the character shifts abruptly to a more open, agricultural and industrial landscape. The presence of the Davidson Oil Field and the West Oil Field indicates the ongoing importance of petroleum extraction to the local economy. Aviation history is represented by the Tom Danaher Airport, while rural education roots are preserved through the locations of the Bowman School and Huff School. An intricate network of irrigation features, including the Call Field Canal and various laterals, speaks to the managed water systems necessary for this environment.