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1969 Map of Sanderson

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Sanderson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The town of Sanderson serves as a vital railroad and ranching hub in this 1960s survey of Terrell County. The Southern Pacific railroad cuts directly through the center of the settlement, paralleling the course of Sanderson Canyon Creek. This industrial corridor is defined by supporting infrastructure including a Gaging Sta, an Athletic Field, and a local Trailer Park. Nearby, the Santa Rita Cem and Cedar Grove Cem provide essential touchpoints for genealogists researching family histories in the West Texas landscape.

Beyond the town limits, the terrain is shaped by broad drainage systems like Threemile Draw and Putman Canyon. Isolated ranching outposts such as Goldwire Ranch, Downie Ranch, and Deaton Ranch are connected by a network of unimproved roads and a significant Landing Strip, reflecting the logistical realities of high-desert ranch life. The presence of the Rodeo Ground near the town center highlights the area's cultural ties to the livestock industry.