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1966 Map of Thornton

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Thornton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The small town of Thornton serves as the central hub of this mid-1960s survey, situated along the Southern Pacific rail line. The surrounding countryside is defined by a dense network of family-named cemeteries and rural institutions, suggesting a landscape rooted in multi-generational land ownership. Locations such as Pippin Cem, Carroll Cem, and Phifer Cem are scattered across the rolling terrain between Keel Creek and Phifer Creek, marking the historical burial grounds of local settlers.

South of the main settlement, the Pleasant Grove Cem sits near the headwaters of Steele Creek, while to the east, the Davis Ch and the open expanse of Davis Prairie provide a glimpse into the community's mid-century religious and geographic orientation. Scattered gas wells and drill holes indicate the active energy extraction present in the area during this era, punctuating the landscape alongside traditional cattle-guard fence lines.