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1956 Map of Sterling

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Sterling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Beaver Creek and Ninemile Creek dominate this mid-century landscape on the border of Comanche and Stephens Counties. The town of Sterling is the primary hub, anchored by its High School and the nearby Sterling Cemetery. The surrounding prairie is characterized by a mix of agricultural sections and growing industrial activity, notably the prominent Oil Field and numerous scattered Oil wells connected by a complex Pipeline network.

South of the main settlement, rural life is marked by smaller community nodes such as Coxs Corner and Armstrong. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landmarks along the county line, including the Denton Church and Denton Cemetery. The map reflects a period of transition where traditional ranching and farming lands, organized under divisions like Richards and Brown, were increasingly utilized for petroleum extraction.