Saint Francis occupies the southeastern corner of this Texas High Plains landscape, situated just north of the expanding reach of Amarillo. The area is characterized by a transition from organized agricultural sections and residential development to the natural drainages of the Canadian River watershed. Water features like Stalanaker Lake and McGee Lake punctuate the flat terrain, while the northern portion of the sheet reveals more complex topography where Bonita Cr and Rosita Cr have carved through the plains. For genealogists and local historians, the Saint Francis Cem provides a specific point of interest near the settlement center. The road network, including FM 1912 and FM 245, reflects the grid-based land division typical of the Panhandle, supporting a mix of ranching operations and suburban growth north of the city.
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1934 · Cliffside
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1936 · Cliffside
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Chunky
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Pleasant Valley
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Mayer
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Pomeroy
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Berry Sand Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Sevenmile Basin
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Amarillo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Amarillo East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000