1962 Map of Pond Creek NW

About this map

The North Fork Red River carves a broad valley through this portion of Gray County, serving as the central geographic feature of the landscape. In the early 1960s, the region was defined by a massive Gas and Oil Field, evidenced by a dense network of pipelines, aboveground pipelines, and an aqueduct that crisscross the terrain. This industrial footprint sits alongside the Fort Worth and Denver railroad, which follows the river's path to facilitate local transport. To the north, the landscape transitions toward water features such as Franklin Lakes and Gething Lakes, which are fed by Cantonment Creek. Small-scale industrial sites like the Carbon Plant and a Gravel Pit appear near the drainage of Sand Creek, illustrating the intersection of extractive industry and the natural hydrological system of the Texas Panhandle.