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1956 Map of Quanah Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Quanah Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Fort Sill Military Reservation dominates the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, where the rugged peaks of the Wichita Mountains meet the vast pastures of Comanche County. The map details a complex intersection of wildlife conservation and military operations, anchored by the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Settlements like Indiahoma and Cache sit along the St Louis - San Francisco rail line, while the interior is dotted with historical markers such as Official Dog Town and the Quanah Parker Camp near Quanah Parker Lake.

Water management and recreation are central to the terrain, evidenced by numerous man-made features like French Lake Dam and Crater Lake. The geography is defined by prominent granite heights including Quanah Mountain and Mount Marcy, separated by the deep cuts of The Narrows. This era shows the region's development as a destination for both research and tourism, with the Scenic Highway winding past Fish Lakes and Boulder Camp.