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1965 Map of Louise

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Louise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Louise stands as the primary hub of this Gulf Coast prairie landscape, positioned along the vital Southern Pacific railroad line. The settlement's infrastructure in the mid-1960s included the East Side Sch, a central Water Tank, and an Athletic Field, reflecting a community integrated with the rail economy. Beyond the town limits, the terrain is defined by the branching network of Mustang Creek, including its West Mustang, Middle Mustang, and East Mustang tributaries.

Industrial activity is a hallmark of this era, with the Ganado Oil Field and Louise Oil Field dominating the southern and eastern portions of the map. Numerous gas wells, drill holes, and a Substation signify the importance of the petroleum sector to the local economy. Rural life is further evidenced by family-named thoroughfares like Sherrill Road and Hultquist Road, which connect outlying areas such as White Hall to the rail corridor.