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2010 Map of Idalou

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Idalou
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Idalou serves as the central hub of this High Plains landscape, situated at the junction of several regional routes in Lubbock County. The grid-based settlement pattern is defined by a dense network of county roads and avenues, including Nectarine Ave and Verbena Ave, which support the surrounding agricultural operations. To the southwest, the smaller locality of Kitalou sits along the primary highway corridor, illustrating the linear development typical of the region's transportation history.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Idalou Cemetery on the eastern outskirts, providing a vital touchstone for family research. The presence of Everitt Airport and various farm-to-market roads like E Fm 1729 and Fm 1294 highlights the area's reliance on both aviation and highway connectivity for its economic vitality. The map captures a moment of transition where traditional land divisions meet the modern infrastructure of West Texas.