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1985 Map of Wichita Falls

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

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The energy-rich landscapes of North Texas are well defined in this mid-1980s study, where the expansive Electra Oil Field and K M A Oil Field dominate the western horizon near Electra. This era shows Wichita Falls as the central urban and transportation hub, bordered by Sheppard Air Force Base to the north and the recreational waters of Lake Arrowhead to the southeast.

Transport and water management are critical themes, evidenced by the Burlington Northern rail lines and the complex network of the North Side Canal and Wichita River. Smaller communities like Iowa Park, Archer City, and Henrietta provide a clear view of the regional settlement pattern between major reservoirs like Lake Kickapoo and Diversion Lake. Local history researchers will find specific landmarks such as Rosemont Cem and Crestview Memorial Park alongside specialized industrial zones like the Hull Silk Oil Field.