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1969 Map of Shattuck

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Shattuck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Shattuck and the surrounding plains of Ellis County are defined by the convergence of major drainage systems and rail infrastructure as they appeared in the late 1960s. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad bisects the landscape, following the course of Ivanhoe Creek and Wolf Creek toward the town center. The presence of numerous Caliche Pits, Gas Wells, and a Sandpit indicate a diversified local economy driven by extraction and energy production alongside the established agricultural township.

Outside the primary settlement, the map records more localized landmarks such as Touzalin and the Faith Ch. Natural features like Flat Top and the meandering Six Pony Creek provide geographical context for this section of western Oklahoma near the Texas border. Historical researchers can trace the development of civic infrastructure through the Shattuck Airport, Sewage Disposal Ponds, and a dedicated Waterworks, while genealogists may find interest in the local Cem and Roadside Park.