1963 Map of Alanreed

About this map

Alanreed serves as the primary hub of this 1960s Panhandle landscape, positioned where the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad and the historic Route 66 corridor cross the plains. The map reveals a transition from the level uplands of Gray County into the deeply dissected breaks of Donley County to the south. This rugged drainage system is defined by a series of southward-flowing waterways, including Whitefish Creek, Mitchell Creek, and Parks Creek, which carve intricate relief into the terrain. Industrial activity is concentrated near the settlement, noted by several Gravel Pits and a local Cem that speak to the long-standing community footprint in this part of the Texas Panhandle. The presence of numerous gas wells and pipelines across the northern half of the sheet reflects the era's intensifying energy infrastructure, while the lower portion of the map remains dominated by open ranch land and natural drainages like Spring Creek.