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1965 Map of Tulia

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Tulia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Tulia serves as the focal point of this High Plains landscape, situated at the intersection of significant rail and road networks in the mid-1960s. The town's grid is dense with civic and community landmarks, including the Courthouse, County Hosp, and Armory. Educational infrastructure is well-defined, with the High Sch, Jr High Sch, and East Ward Sch all serving the local population. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line runs northwest to southeast, paralleling the primary highway and passing the Tulia Airport and a Drive-in Theater on the outskirts of town.

The surrounding terrain is characterized by the branching paths of North Tule Draw, Middle Tule Draw, and Tule Draw. These drainage features create a distinct contrast with the flat, surveyed agricultural plots that dominate the Panhandle. Beyond the town limits, the map identifies numerous wells and a notable Gravel Pit, alongside utility infrastructure like a Pipeline and an Aqueduct, reflecting the critical importance of water management and industrial transit in Swisher County during this era.