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1953 Map of Pleasant Valley

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Pleasant Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

East Amarillo Creek and its northern tributaries, including Rosita Creek and Indian Creek, carve through the High Plains landscape of Potter County. The map documents the northern expansion of the Amarillo City Limits during the mid-20th century, revealing a mix of public infrastructure and rural industry. Notable civic sites include the County Convalescent Home and the County Juvenile Detention Home, while leisure and media interests are represented by the Amarillo Speed Bowl and radio stations Kgnc and Kfda.

Industry and transport are centered on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line, which passes through the small stops of Gluck and Juilliard. The rural landscape is dotted with specialized resource extraction, such as Gravel Pits and several Caliche Quarries, which were vital for regional road building. Community life is anchored by the River Road Sch and Holiness Ch, serving the outskirts of the growing city.