1973 Map of Canyon School

About this map

Carrizo Creek meanders through this High Plains landscape, which spans the boundary between Dallam Co and Hartley Co in the Texas Panhandle. The map reveals a highly decentralized rural settlement pattern typical of this arid ranching region in the early 1970s. Instead of clustered towns, the sheet is defined by named water sources—a critical resource for livestock and human survival. Numerous family-named landmarks such as Dulaney Well, Inman Well, and Kelley Well are distributed across the terrain, each representing a hub of activity in an otherwise open range. The presence of Canyon School near the creek serves as a primary community anchor for the surrounding residents. Economic activity is further marked by a Gravel Pit and a prominent Water Tank, illustrating the infrastructure required to support transport and agriculture in this environment.