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1965 Map of Levelland East

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

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The city of Levelland serves as the focal point of this mid-1960s West Texas landscape, showing a period of significant educational and civic growth. The map documents an extensive academic footprint, featuring the campus of South Plains Jr College, alongside several local institutions like Carver Sch, St Michaels Sch, and Capitol Sch. This concentration of schools and the presence of Lobo Stadium suggest a community heavily invested in its youth and future during the post-war era.

Transportation and infrastructure are defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor, which passes through the small siding of Opdyke to the east. The surrounding High Plains terrain is dotted with countless oil or water wells, a hallmark of the Llano Estacado economy. Local recreation and leisure are also visible, from the Levelland Country Club to the Drive-in Theater on the city's outskirts, providing a complete view of social life in Hockley County at this time.