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1969 Map of Polar

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Polar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The Double Mountain Fork Brazos River winds sharply through the northern portion of this West Texas landscape, cutting deep bends into the terrain before its confluence with smaller drainages. This 1969 survey of Kent County captures the rural community of Polar, where local history is anchored by the Polar Cem. The land is defined by a network of drainage features like Joe Smith Draw, Schoolhouse Hollow, and Shin Hollow, which reflect the area's pioneer heritage and geographic nomenclature.

Industrial activity is evident throughout the plains, with numerous Oil Wells and a prominent Pipeline cutting across the southern sections near McKenzie Creek. The map documents a period of resource extraction amidst traditional ranching country, noting specific locations of a Spring and Gravel Pits that supported local infrastructure. For the genealogist or researcher, the specific placement of these family-named landmarks and the concentrated activity at Polar provide a clear view of the mid-century rural economy.