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1952 Map of Snyder

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Snyder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Snyder serves as the focal point of this 1952 study, revealing a bustling West Texas community defined by its educational infrastructure and energy-sector activity. The town layout is dense with specialized facilities, including Central Sch, Jr High Sch, and a dedicated Hospital. Beyond the residential blocks, the landscape is punctuated by numerous Oil Tanks and Oil Well sites, signaling the mid-century petroleum boom that shaped Scurry County.

Transportation networks are heavily represented by the Panhandle and Santa Fe RR and the Roscoe Snyder and Pacific RR, which intersect the town to facilitate local trade. Outside the city limits, the terrain transitions into the distinct topography of Kelly Canyon and the drainages of Deep Creek and Roaring Hollow. Aerial mapping also captures Winston Field and several Gravel Pits, providing a comprehensive look at the industrial and aviation footprint of the era.