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1964 Map of Van Horn

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Van Horn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Van Horn serves as a critical West Texas crossroads on this survey, situated at the junction where the Missouri Pacific railroad cuts through a high-desert basin. The town's local infrastructure is well-defined, showing the Eagle Sch, a Cem, and a Rodeo Ground. To the east, the County Airfield and a Landing Strip indicate the area's importance for aviation, while leisure features like the Drive-in Theater and Golf Course reflect mid-century community life.

The surrounding terrain is dominated by the Beach Mountains to the northwest and the Wylie Mountains to the southeast, with drainage provided by Hackberry Creek and Carrizo Creek. Outlying landmarks like Neal Ranch and Lipsey Ranch document the ranching heritage that persists alongside modern highway developments. This map captures the transition from traditional rail and ranch land to a regional transit hub.