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1968 Map of Olton NE, 1970 Print
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1968 Map of Olton NE

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Depressions and sinkholes define the undulating High Plains landscape across the Lamb Co Hale Co boundary in the late 1960s. This agricultural terrain is characterized by a high density of groundwater infrastructure, with numerous Wells dotted throughout the quadrangle to support irrigation. Near the western edge, the Olton Cem and a small Roadside Park serve the local community on the outskirts of the nearest town center. The presence of the Olton Pumping Sta and a scattered Gravel Pit highlights the importance of resource management and local materials in this part of the Texas Panhandle. The map captures a moment when the regional economy was heavily reliant on the tapping of the Ogallala Aquifer, visible in the systematic placement of pumping sites across the section lines.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain