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1960 Map of Wayside

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Wayside
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Palo Duro Canyon State Park dominates this landscape, where the deeply eroded terrain of the Palo Duro Canyon cuts through the High Plains along the Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River. The 1960s environment shows a blend of public recreation and private ranching, with the Historical Monument (Old Harrell Ranch) and Mackenzie Battleground (1874) marking significant cultural touchpoints in the Randall and Armstrong County borderlands.

Settlement is sparse but intentional, centered around the community of Wayside and family operations like Tub Springs Ranch and Reynolds Ranch. Landmarks such as Lighthouse Peak, Goodnight Peak, and Capitol Peak define the canyon rim, while the plateau above is dotted with wells and religious retreats like the Cita Canyon Methodist Camp. This survey reveals the transition from the flat agricultural expanses of Pony Flats to the complex drainage systems of Sunday Creek and North Cita Creek.