1967 Map of Mendota

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor anchors this survey of Hemphill County, Texas, tracing a path along the western edge of the Canadian River valley. The small settlement of Mendota and the adjacent Mendota Siding mark the primary activity in this rural landscape, which is defined by the complex drainage systems of Deer Creek, Washburn Arroyo, and Elk Creek. A modern infrastructure layer is evident through the presence of a large Pipeline and a Radio Tower, while localized industrial activity is noted at several Wells and a Gravel Pit. The map captures the transition from the high plains down toward the river breaks, showing the scattered water sources such as the natural Spring that sustained ranching in the region during the late 1960s.