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1985 Map of Wichita Falls

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Wichita Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Wichita Falls and the surrounding north Texas plains are defined by a complex intersection of petroleum extraction, military operations, and water management in the mid-1980s. The landscape is dotted with significant energy landmarks, including the sprawling Electra Oil Field, KMA Oil Field, and the Anarene Oil Field, illustrating the region's historical reliance on the oil industry. Dominating the northeastern quadrant is the expansive Sheppard Air Force Base, a critical military installation adjacent to the Wichita Falls urban center.

Transport and recreation are anchored by the Burlington Northern and Missouri-Kansas-Texas RR, which facilitated movement between settlements like Iowa Park, Electra, and Henrietta. The geography is further shaped by vital reservoirs such as Lake Arrowhead, supported by Lake Arrowhead State Park, and Lake Kickapoo, which provide essential water resources for this arid stretch of the Red River valley.