1962 Map of Wheeler

About this map

Wheeler serves as the focal point of this Panhandle landscape, where the town grid is defined by Oklahoma St and Texas St near the intersection of Highway 83 and Highway 152. The 1960s era is reflected in localized infrastructure like the Drive-in Theater and multiple Pipeline corridors that cut across the terrain. To the south, the topography drops toward the North Fork Red River, while a network of seasonal drainages including Sweetwater Creek, Silver Creek, and Bronco Creek carve through the plains. The map identifies specialized rural landmarks such as a Pumping Sta, a Radio Tower, and an Aqueduct, illustrating the water and energy management required for this Texas ranching and oil-producing region during the early 1960s.