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1956 Map of Lake Wichita, 1982 Print
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1956 Map of Lake Wichita

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Lake Wichita anchors the landscape south of Wichita Falls, serving as a focal point for the mid-century expansion of Wichita and Archer counties. This 1956 survey, updated with revisions through the early 1980s, documents the sprawling institutional and educational footprint of the era, notably the Midwestern University campus and the sprawling grounds of the Wichita Falls State Hospital. The transition from urban density to rural reaches is marked by the path of the Fort Worth and Denver railroad and several local cemeteries, including Rosemont Cemetery and Crestview Memorial Park Cemetery. To the south, the terrain becomes more sparsely settled, defined by seasonal drainages like Holliday Creek and the presence of the Huff Sch (Aband), which points to a shifting rural school network. The emergence of Lakeside City on the lake's eastern shore highlights the growing residential appeal of the waterfront during this period.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain