1964 Map of Lums Chapel

About this map

Yellow House Draw meanders through this portion of the Texas Panhandle, carving a distinct topographical path across the agricultural landscape. The 1964 topography reveals a region defined by its energy and transport infrastructure, notably the Anton West Oil Field and various Pumping Sta locations. Small-scale development is centered around Lums Chapel, while the county line between Lamb Co and Hockley Co bisects the survey area. This map captures the industrial character of the South Plains at mid-century, where the Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad line and a network of pipelines support the local petroleum and farming economy. Notable landmarks like the local Water Tank and the path of Route 84 provide anchor points for family historians tracing the physical layout of the plains before modern expansion changed the footprint of these rural communities.