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1984 Map of Quanah West

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Quanah West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Quanah serves as the primary hub in this West Texas landscape, where the confluence of rail and water shaped early development. The Burlington Northern Railroad cuts through the territory, passing the industrial pocket of Acme as it follows the general path of the local drainage systems. The map captures the meeting of North Groesbeck Creek, South Groesbeck Creek, and the main stem of Groesbeck Creek, illustrating the vital role of these waterways in an arid ranching and farming region.

Evidence of historical transit is visible in the Old RR Grade running near North Groesbeck Creek, while modern infrastructure is represented by the Municipal Airport and the small settlement of Middleburg. The presence of a Gravel pit and various civic features like the Ath Field suggest a community built around a mix of transportation, logistics, and local industry during the mid-to-late twentieth century.