1976 Map of Brice NE

About this map

The community of Lesley serves as a focal point for this 1976 orthophoto study of the Hall County landscape. This imagery-based map provides a clear look at the agricultural patterns and dendritic drainage systems that characterize the Texas Panhandle during the mid-1970s. The distinct geometry of section lines and cultivated fields contrasts with the winding paths of seasonal creeks and the dark pocket of Hancock Lake. These orthophotographs were captured shortly after New Year's Day, revealing the terrain's bare-earth structure and hydrological features without the masking of summer foliage. Researchers can observe the exact footprint of farmsteads and rural infrastructure as they existed before decades of further agricultural consolidation and change.