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1960 Map of Plano

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Plano
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Plano and Allen appear here as growing Collin County communities connected by the Southern Pacific rail line during a period of rapid suburban expansion. The 1968 revisions, highlighted in purple, show significant residential and industrial growth pushing eastward from the city centers. While newer subdivisions emerge, the map retains traces of the area's rural foundations, including family-named landmarks like Fanny Harrington Chapel and Bethany Cem.

A complex network of waterways, including West Rowlett Creek and Cottonwood Creek, defines the local topography, punctuated by a Landing Strip and multiple quarries. Transport patterns are dominated by the intersection of the St Louis Southwestern and Southern Pacific railroads, alongside the early alignment of Parker Road, illustrating the transition from a rail-based agricultural economy to a modern transportation hub.