1974 Map of Morse
USGS Topo · Published 1977About this map
Palo Duro Creek and its major tributaries, North Palo Duro Creek and South Palo Duro Creek, carve deep into the High Plains of the Texas Panhandle in this mid-1970s survey. The town of Morse serves as the primary settlement, positioned near the intersection of two major rail lines: the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. This rail connectivity, meeting at Morse Junction, highlights the area's role as a transport hub for agricultural and energy resources. Local genealogy and land use are documented through features such as the Lieb Cem and a small Landing Strip south of town. The landscape is also marked by numerous gas wells and gravel pits, reflecting the industrial character of the Hansford and Hutchinson County border region.
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Editions of this 1974 Morse Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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1953 · Stinnett Station
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1954 · Perryton
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1954 · Amarillo
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1958 · Perryton
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1974 · Pollard Creek NE
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