1954 Map of Wichita Falls

About this map

Wichita Falls anchors this mid-century look at North Texas, where the burgeoning urban center at Sheppard AFB meets a landscape defined by extensive petroleum production and massive water projects. The map captures the complex drainage systems of the Red River and Brazos River basins, marked by the significant footprints of Lake Kemp and Lake Stamford. The regional economy is clearly legible through the density of labels for Oil Fields and pumping stations that sit alongside agricultural hubs like Seymour and Munday.