1986 Map of Wellington

About this map

The Salt Fork Red River and its numerous tributaries, such as Lelia Lake Creek and Buck Creek, define the drainage patterns of this Texas Panhandle landscape in the mid-1980s. Agricultural settlements are concentrated along the Burlington Northern railroad corridor, including the county seats of Clarendon and Memphis. Significant water features like Greenbelt Reservoir and Lelia Lake stand out against the surrounding ranch land and dissected terrain. Smaller rural communities like Quail, Arlie, and Mc Knight reflect the dispersed population centers typical of Collingsworth and Donley counties. Local aviation is supported by the Municipal Airport at Clarendon and the Marian Airpark further east. Genealogy researchers may find interest in landmarks such as the Citizens Cem or the smaller rural crossings like Parnell and Giles, which illustrate the enduring footprint of early cattle and rail expansion in the region.