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1963 Map of Clarendon

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Clarendon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Clarendon serves as the focal point of this Donley County survey, situated at the intersection of the Fort Worth and Denver railroad and the regional highway system. The town's layout is clearly defined by historical thoroughfares like North Front St and Rosenfield St, while the outskirts are marked by a cluster of civic sites including St Marys Cem, Odd Fellows Cem, and Citizens Cem. The presence of a Junior College and a local High Sch underscores the community's role as an educational hub for the surrounding ranching and farming lands.

The topography transitions from the urban center toward the breaks of the Red River valley, featuring landmarks such as Gunboat Mountain and the deep cuts of Troublesome Canyon. To the north, the Greenbelt Reservoir and the winding Kelly Creek represent the essential water infrastructure of the Texas Panhandle. Leisure and local culture are captured through the inclusion of the Drive-in Theater and the Rodeo Grounds east of the city core.