1953 Map of Plemons

About this map

Plemons sits on a high terrace overlooking the Canadian River, appearing here in the mid-20th century as a modest settlement defined by its proximity to the wide riverbed and local petroleum production. The landscape is heavily marked by the Moore Watkins Oil Field, with numerous Oil Wells and a dense network of Pipe Lines cutting through the breaks and plains. Cultural history is evident in the presence of a local Cem and unidentified Ruins near the banks of Smokehouse Creek. Topographic features are prominent, with several named survey points like Vabm 2976 Bluff and Vabm 3169 Dial providing vertical control over the dissected terrain. The drainage network is complex, with Bugby Creek, Moore Creek, and Bear Creek all feeding into the primary river valley, illustrating the rugged hydrologic character of the Hutchinson County panhandle.