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1956 Map of Saddle Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Saddle Mountain Indian Mission stands at the northern edge of this landscape, marking a site of cultural and spiritual significance in the mid-1950s. The terrain transitions from the open plains of Graham Flat and Antelope Flat into the high granite elevations of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. This map illustrates a transition between Kiowa and Comanche Counties, where the water of Medicine Creek and Cache Creek cuts through the rocky highlands.

Evidence of local cattle ranching is scattered throughout the hills, indicated by numerous windmills that provide water in this semi-arid environment. Prominent landmarks such as Geronimo Ridge and Whistle Peak overlook several small water bodies, including Grama Lake and Comanche Lake. The presence of Turkey Pass and Moose Canyon suggests the diverse wildlife habitats protected within the refuge boundaries at the time of this survey.