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1937 Map of Quanah Mountain

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Quanah Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge dominates the northern half of this landscape, showcasing the area's development during the New Deal era. Two Civilian Conservation Corps sites, C C C Camp No 870 and C C C Camp No 859, are visible, alongside infrastructure like the Refuge Headquarters. The presence of these camps suggests active conservation and construction work on features such as Quanah Parker Lake and Lake Burford. To the south, the terrain levels out near the settlement of Cache, which is served by the St Louis San Francisco railroad line.

Cultural landmarks including the Post Oak Mission and the adjacent Post Oak Cem indicate the enduring presence of local communities. Geologic features like Quanah Mountain, Elk Mountain, and Saddle Mountain provide a dramatic backdrop to the transition between the protected refuge and the surrounding ranching or agricultural lands of Comanche County. The map also records early recreational sites like Craterville Park and Boulder Camp.