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1954 Map of Wichita Falls

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Wichita Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Wichita Falls anchors this mid-century survey of North Texas, where the transition from agricultural plains to an industrial energy economy is clearly visible. The landscape is heavily marked by extensive Oil Field symbols, stretching between settlements like Archer City, Seymour, and Throckmorton. Water management is a dominant feature, with large reservoirs such as Lake Kemp, Lake Kickapoo, and the newly created Lake Arrowhead providing essential resources for the region's growth.

Transportation networks define the settlement patterns, featuring the Fort Worth and Denver railroad and the historic Durango Trail. Military influence is centered on the expansive Sheppard AFB just north of the city. Genealogists and local historians can locate smaller landmarks like Barton Chapel, Pleasant Valley Ch, and the Haskell Muni school, alongside numerous rural Cem sites that represent the region's foundational ranching and farming communities.