1964 Map of Brickel

About this map

The high plains along the border of Dallam and Sherman counties are defined by the deep incision of Coldwater Creek as it winds through the northern Texas Panhandle. This 1964 survey shows a landscape of expansive ranching and utility infrastructure, where a major Pipeline cuts across the terrain to the north. The southern portion of the sheet is anchored by the diagonal line of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, a critical transport link for this isolated agricultural region. Along the rail line, the map identifies a small Quarry, suggesting localized industrial activity or materials extraction for rail maintenance. The topography transitions from the level plateau surface into the complex drainage networks of Frisco Creek, revealing the subtle but significant erosion patterns that characterize this part of the Llano Estacado.