1960 Map of Plano

About this map

Plano and Allen are documented here during a period of significant suburban expansion in Collin County, with purple revisions from 1968 and 1973 highlighting the rapid growth of residential tracts and infrastructure. The area is defined by the convergence of the Southern Pacific and St Louis Southwestern railroads, which historically shaped the development of these prairie settlements. Beyond the growing urban core of Plano, the landscape maintains its rural character with family-named landmarks and historical sites like Fanny Harrington Chapel and Bethany Cem. Numerous waterways, including Rowlett Creek, Spring Creek, and Cottonwood Creek, wind through the terrain, punctuated by several Quarry sites and small settlements like Wetsel and Bowman. The map also captures local civic staples such as the High School, Stadium, and the Mutual Cem near the town center.