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1965 Map of Southeast Midland

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Southeast Midland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Midland expanded rapidly across the High Plains in the mid-1960s, a period of significant growth driven by the Permian Basin's mid-century petroleum boom. The urban grid is dense with neighborhood amenities, from the uniquely named Dennis the Menace Park and Halff Park to numerous educational centers like Cowden Jr High Sch and Travis Sch. The Texas and Pacific railroad bisects the city, anchoring the industrial and commercial core near Thomason Drive and Taylor Ave.

South of the city limits, the landscape transitions into smaller residential developments and rural outposts. Sandy Acres and Ridgeheights represent suburban mid-century housing patterns, while the area near Cotton Flat retains its character with the Cotton Flat Ch. The topography is defined by the wandering path of Monahans Draw, which cuts through a region dotted with gravel pits, quarries, and a dedicated Raceway, illustrating the diverse land use in the Texas Panhandle.