1965 Map of Allison Ranch

About this map

Palo Duro Creek carves a winding path through the High Plains landscape of Deaf Smith County in this mid-1960s survey. The map reveals an environment defined by the cattle industry and underground water resources, centered on the Conkwright Ranch and Allison Ranch. While the creek bed provides the primary topographic variation, the surrounding flatlands are marked by a systematic network of fences and numerous irrigation or stock sources labeled simply as Well. These features reflect the transition of the Texas Panhandle toward intensive ranching and agricultural development during this era. Genealogists and ranch historians can trace the specific boundaries and named homesteads that anchored the local economy before modern industrial changes, providing a precise look at the land use and property divisions of the period.