Loading map...

1957 Map of Lubbock East

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Lubbock East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Texas Technological University anchors the western edge of this Lubbock survey, providing a clear view of the city’s mid-century academic and urban core. The landscape is defined by the sharp descent of Yellow House Canyon, where the Blackwater Draw and Yellow House Draw converge to form the Double Mountain Fork Brazos River. This natural drainage system cuts through the high plains, offering a stark contrast to the rigid grid of the city streets.

Major transit corridors like the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Fort Worth and Denver railroads trace the canyon floor, highlighting the intersection of industry and geography. Notable civic landmarks include the sprawling Mac Kenzie State Park and the South Plains Fairgrounds, while the eastern outskirts near the small settlement of Burris remain predominantly agricultural, dotted with Caliche Pits and the expansive Texas Agricultural Experiment Station.