1954 Map of Perryton

About this map

Perryton and Guymon anchor this mid-century survey of the High Plains, spanning the intersections of the Oklahoma Panhandle with neighboring Kansas and Texas. The landscape is defined by the critical drainage basins of the Cimarron River and Beaver River, where the Optima National Wildlife Refuge marks a significant conservation area along the North Fork. The region’s economic foundation in the 1950s is evidenced by numerous gas wells and the extensive rail infrastructure provided by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific RR. Beyond the larger grain and cattle hubs, smaller communities like Texhoma, Hooker, and Forgan appear alongside local educational and recreational landmarks such as Goodwell College and Beaver Pioneer State Park. Natural features like the Dunes and Wild Horse Lake provide contrast to the rigid grid of county lines and section roads.