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1964 Map of Pecan Gap

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Pecan Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Pecan Gap serves as a central hub on this mid-century survey, situated at the intersection of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and several regional roads. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the North Sulphur River, which carves through the northern portion of the quadrangle. Numerous small cemeteries, such as Whittenburg Cem and Giles Cem, are scattered across the rural acreage, indicating a pattern of family homesteads and small-scale agriculture.

The settlement of Ben Franklin sits further east along the rail line, while smaller communities like Jot Em Down and Rattan anchor the southern reaches. The drainage patterns of Johns Creek and Doctors Creek dictate the local topography, which is marked by a network of fence lines and small reservoirs. This map reveals a settled agrarian territory during a period when local rail service still connected these remote Delta County townships.