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1961 Map of Estelline

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Estelline
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Prairie Dog Town Fork Red River carves a wide, braided path across this landscape, defining the character of Hall and Childress counties during the early 1960s. The town of Estelline serves as a central hub, situated where the Fort Worth and Denver and Burlington railroads converge at Plains Junction. This intersection of rail lines and the presence of the Estelline Spring highlight the area's historical reliance on both transportation networks and local water sources for survival in the Texas Panhandle.

Further north along the rail corridor, the settlement of Newlin is documented with its associated Newlin Cem, while local community life is further evidenced by Harrell Chapel and the Gilpin School. The map reveals a transition from the structured agriculture and ranching near the settlements to the complex drainage systems of Salt Creek and Buck Creek, providing a detailed look at the rural infrastructure and land use patterns prior to significant modern development.