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1966 Map of Mankins

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mankins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The K M A Oil Field dominates this portion of the Texas landscape, stretching across the Wichita Co Archer Co line. This industrial footprint is characterized by a dense network of pipelines and service roads, supporting the regional petroleum economy during the mid-1960s. The settlement of Kamay sits at the heart of this activity, while Mankins serves as a key transit point where the Fort Worth and Denver railroad crosses through Archer County.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the South Side Canal and various laterals that snake through the terrain. These man-made features contrast with natural drainages like Turkey Creek and Camp Creek as they flow toward the Wichita River in the north. This survey documents the intersection of heavy resource extraction and rural life, from the small clusters at Kadane Corner to the Athletic Field and Valley View community.