1959 Map of Wellington NW

About this map

The Salt Fork Red River carves a winding path through this Texas Panhandle landscape, where the sandy riverbed and adjacent floodplains define the regional topography. Near the river, the Pan Fork (Summer Camp) occupies a sheltered bend, while industrial activity is noted by several Gravel Pits along the banks. Further south, the Fort Worth and Denver (Burlington) railroad cuts diagonally across the terrain, serving as a primary transit artery through Collingsworth County. Small settlements and ranching outposts like Lutie and Branson are linked by a network of unimproved roads and light-duty paths that navigate the various drainage systems, including Lutie Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The map illustrates a rural economy reliant on the interplay between the rail line and the natural watercourses during the late 1950s.