In 1930 the population was listed at 126. Many people were forced to move elsewhere to make their livelihood. The town was in the wrong place to develop any industry or other enterprise. The railroad discontinued service in 1983, and the post office closed in 1986. The present population is about 30, so there really isn't much left of the once-great little town of Cushing.
Time moves on relentlessly.
When people who once lived here return, they are saddened. Old landmarks are gone, old friends and loved ones have died or moved away, leaving only memories.