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2010 Map of Pleasant Valley

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Pleasant Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Pleasant Valley and the northern outskirts of Amarillo are depicted here just as the new millennium's first decade drew to a close. This Texas Panhandle landscape is defined by the intersection of residential expansion and industrial activity, anchored by the Amarillo Speed Bowl and a significant Caliche Quarry in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The terrain is carved by the intermittent drainage of East Amarillo Creek and Indian Creek, while larger water features like 6 Section Lake and the Southwestern Public Service Lake Dam suggest the region's managed water resources.

Suburban growth is evident through an extensive grid of local streets, including River RD and ST Francis Ave, which contrast with the more open ranching lands to the north. Named locations like Gluck, Juilliard, and the Bivins Ranch provide historical touchpoints for the area's development from rural holdings into a structured metropolitan fringe. The survey also captures the specialized infrastructure of the era, from the dam at 6 Section Lake Dam to the various local thoroughfares like W Cherry Ave and Broadway DR.