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1967 Map of Blue Tank Canyon

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Blue Tank Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Parnell sits at the northern edge of this Hall County landscape, where the high plains meet the intricate drainage systems of the Rolling Plains. The topography is defined by the sharp erosion of Blue Tank Canyon and Deer Spring Canyon, showcasing a classic West Texas terrain of deep draws and ephemeral stream beds. The Fort Worth and Denver railroad cuts across the northwest corner, providing a vital transportation link that historically anchored small ranching communities like Parnell.

Further south, the map reveals a sparsely populated ranching environment with landmarks such as Mill Iron and the winding course of Cottonwood Creek. The numerous private roads and canyons like T Bar Canyon and East T Bar Canyon reflect a territory primarily organized around large-scale land holdings and cattle operations. This survey, updated with 1979 aerial photography, documents the persistent rural character and geographic isolation of this portion of the Texas Panhandle.