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1969 Map of Sidney, 1972 Print
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1969 Map of Sidney

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The settlement of Sidney sits at the heart of this North Central Texas landscape, where several winding waterways converge. Tributaries including Jimmys Creek, Sweetwater Creek, and Martins Creek carve through the terrain, flanked by the prominent elevations of Long Mountain and Round Mountain. The map reveals a rural economy shaped by both agriculture and resource extraction, with numerous Oil Wells and Gas Wells scattered across the northwestern quadrant, while the southern reach is defined by the corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. Local history is deeply embedded in the land through family-named sites such as Cox Cem, Pendergrass Cem, and Ferrill Cem, which provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracking early Comanche County residents. The presence of Dudley Airfield and a Radio Tower indicates the mid-century modernization of this traditional ranching and oil-producing region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain