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1963 Map of Alanreed

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Alanreed
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Alanreed stands as a focal point in the Texas Panhandle during the early 1960s, situated at a major crossroads of transportation. The town is tied to the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad and the historic Route 66, reflecting its importance for transcontinental travel and local commerce. Beyond the town center, the Alanreed Cem and a nearby Gravel Pit mark the human presence and industry on the landscape.

The topography transitions significantly as it moves south toward the Gray Co Donley Co line. This boundary divides a high, level plateau from a complex network of drainages including Whitefish Creek, Mitchell Creek, and Parks Creek. These creek beds create a distinctively broken terrain that contrasts with the straight lines of the Pipeline and highway corridors to the north, illustrating the geological shift from the High Plains toward the canyonlands.