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1956 Map of Sloop Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Vogtsberger Oil Field dominates this mid-century landscape south of Wichita Falls, where the intersection of ranching traditions and petroleum extraction is clearly visible. The map records a transition point in North Texas land use, showing sprawling family holdings like the Rathgeber Ranch, Vogtsberger Ranch, and the McGregor Ranch (Hdqrs) interspersed with oil tanks and a Compressor Station. The drainage patterns of Sloop Creek and Lake Creek dictate the local geography, while transportation infrastructure such as the American Legion Memorial Highway and the FW & D and M K T railroads connect these rural sections to the city. Along the western edge, the presence of a Drive-in Theater and the Kickapoo Airport signal the post-war suburban expansion creeping toward the rural Wichita and Archer County line. Local education is represented by the isolated North Star Sch, serving the families of the oil fields and ranches.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain