1967 Map of Kirkland North

About this map

The Fort Worth and Denver railroad corridor anchors this agricultural landscape in the late 1960s, cutting across the southern portion of the quadrangle. The settlement of Kirkland serves as a focal point for the local community, situated just north of the rail line and adjacent to the Kirkland Cem. The terrain is defined by the winding course of North Groesbeck Creek, which drains the undulating plains where numerous wells are marked, indicating the importance of groundwater for the region's ranching or farming operations. Small-scale industrial activity is evident through the presence of a Gravel Pit and larger Gravel Pits found near the creek beds. A solitary Community Center stands further north, suggesting a sparse but organized rural social structure during this period of Texas Panhandle history.