1976 Map of Memphis NE

About this map

Agricultural patterns and deep-cut drainage basins define this portion of the Texas Panhandle as it appeared in the mid-1970s. The city of Memphis stands as the primary hub of the region, positioned along the rail and highway corridors that cross the northern edge of the sheet. Outside the developed grid of the town, the landscape transitions abruptly between the rectilinear precision of dryland farming and the winding, eroded breaks of the local watercourses. This orthophoto provides a clear look at the historic footprint of Memphis during a period of agricultural stability, showing the relationship between the town and the surrounding fields that fueled its economy.