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1970 Map of Phillips

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Phillips
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Industrial infrastructure and the petroleum economy define this landscape north of the Canadian River. The company town of Phillips serves as the primary hub, surrounded by the extensive Borger Oil Field and the adjacent Moore Watkins Oil Field. The grid of development is punctuated by specialized sites like the Borger Terminal, Pumping Sta, and various Pitch Pits, reflecting the intensity of mid-century extraction efforts in Hutchinson County.

Beyond the industrial zones, community life is anchored at the Phillips High Sch and the Athletic Field. Rural landmarks such as Haile Ch and the Spring Creek Sch indicate the persistent social fabric in the gaps between sprawling oil leases. The terrain itself is deeply dissected by Bear Creek and Dixon Creek, creating a sharp contrast between the geometric layout of pipelines and the winding natural drainage of the Texas Panhandle.