Texas outline map, without county names 39k university of texas map collection texas outline map, with dots for cities texas panhandle amarillo, lubbock and the eastern panhandle original scale 1. Petroleum potential of the palo duro basin, texas panhandle downloadable pdf. Browse 142 texas panhandle stock photos and images available, or search for amarillo texas or west texas to find more great stock photos and pictures. Historically and still today travelers on route 66 through the texas panhandle experience a vast landscape dotted. Villagers making cordmarked pottery texas beyond history. The northernmost area of texas is called the panhandle. However, at 403,000 people, it is also one of the least populated regions with less than eight people per square mile in all but two counties. It comprises the northernmost twentysix counties of the state. Panhandle history native americans, spanish explorers, cowboys, texas rangers, buffalo soldiers, and pioneers all gave the panhandle a colorful history. Richardson award for the best book on west texas with fort concho. Research center at the panhandleplains historical museum. Panhandle is the county seat of carson county, texas, united states. The texas panhandle is slightly larger in size than the us state of west virginia. Since our region has so recently emerged from the pioneer state, we have an unusual opportunity here to collect historical material, of especial value to the future citizen of the panhandleplains country, and to all citizens of.
A history of texas and the texans kindle edition by fehrenbach, t. Updated august 14 2002 links texas panhandle, ok territory, adobe walls, etc primarily to articles in new handbook of texas. This text covers the history of the panhandle region of the state of texas from prehistory through 1978. Mccullough of texas tech university was winner of the best student essay award for preflights on tech campus. Originally named carson city, it was later changed to panhandle city. They provide a glimpse into the history of smalltown texas life in the 1940s and 1950s. Usegore system, a major northnorthwest trending fault zone, predated the emplacement of a. Scott, wealthy businessmen of leavenworth, kansas, purchased land in the upper texas panhandle to establish, isbn 9780292746350 buy the the ls brand. Education in the texas panhandle the portal to texas history.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The population of the town was 2,452 at the 2010 census. Texas techs world war ii preflight pilots 19431944. Click here photo and history 0f historic tyler mansion below click here history of mullock way station and olaughlin ranch hansford co. Click here photo and history 0f historic tyler mansion below click here history of. The northwest corner of texas is known as the texas panhandle, probably because it juts out in stark plaintiveness from the rest of the state.
The official report and the hunnius diary are remarkable documents not only for the history of the texas panhandle but also for the history of scientific investigations in the. Growing up in the texas panhandle by pat flathouse ebook lulu. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This texas ranger hall of fame ebook is ed 2009, by the author. These are pdf reprints from new handbook of texas history. This area offers a look at special feature stories mostly from the texas postal history society journal from the far and recent past in pdf format new in september 2018 new content 1 a set of three portals to confederate post office documents found at the national archive and the library of congress. Peterson, susan 1977 the living tradition of maria martinez.
At that time the town was surrounded by several large cattle ranches. Please click on the link below to view our bylaws in pdf format tehaconstitutionandbylawsrevisedjuly18,2014currentcopy. The panhandle is a rectangular area bordered by new mexico to the west and oklahoma to the north and east. Growing up in the texas panhandle by pat flathouse ebook. New in september 2018 new content 1 a set of three portals to confederate post office documents found at the national archive and the library of congress. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Texas route 66 history national register of historic places multiple property documentation form pdf. Central texas and hill country texas state library and.
Catholic charities of the texas panhandle enjoys a rich history of promoting the common good for those most in need of help. Texas panhandle plains the texas panhandle plains region offers a wide variety of experiences, from the breathtaking canyons to the old west heritage that is still evident today. Exhibits recount panhandle history, the story of boys ranch and include one of the nations largest collections of barbed wire with. A history of the panhandle of texas university of southern. With 26 counties, and nearly 26,000 square miles, the panhandle is larger than ten of the nations states. In the early history of the panhandle, before wells had been sunk, these. Native americans, spanish explorers, cowboys, texas rangers, buffalo soldiers, and pioneers all gave the panhandle a colorful history. Flat and dry, the steady prevailing winds can sometimes create mild dust storms, though modern farming techniques have much reduced the terrible dust storms which occurred during the dust bowl days of the great depression. Palo duro canyon state park discover hoodoos and history at this scenic canyon. Texas coop power delivers the best of texas culturepeople, food, travel, and energy newsto 1. Panhandle field the handbook of texas online texas. Souvenir books lobby exhibits home central texas and hill country founded in 1720, san jose became a cultural and social center in the area earning it the title queen of the missions. This region has mostly flat, grassy land or plains.
These plains are part of the same flat grassland that extends from the. Uspod post route maps texas panhandle mike ludeman 5 february 26, 2015 helbock also notes that the post office department maintains a file of these maps between 1937 and 1960, with 1960 being the final year that such maps were produced. Panhandle derives its name from its central location in the texas panhandle. Texas maps perrycastaneda map collection ut library online. Texas panhandle the northwest corner of texas is known as the texas panhandle, probably because it juts out in stark plaintiveness from the rest of the state. In 1891 my mothers uncle, david a mckay, wrote a letter to his brother, t k mckay, moms father in which he talked of homesteading 320 acres near goodnight, armstrong county, texas. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading lone star. Texas rrc oil and gas proposals for decision and orders. Natural history series online book is not only sold through print media but my friend can read it through the website my friend does not need to buy the book iena birds of the texas panhandle w. A group to share texas panhandle history and genealogy.
From canyon rim to floor, you can marvel at natures diversity and the history of the texas panhandle plains. Region 4 west texas no page or links yet region 5 panhandle no page or links yet region 6 south texas. See more ideas about texas, perryton texas and house styles. Welcome to catholic charities of the texas panhandle. The handbook of texas defines the southern border of swisher county as the southern boundary of the texas panhandle region its land area is 25,823. This area offers a look at special feature stories mostly from the texas postal history society journal from the far and recent past in pdf format. Home university of southern california dissertations and theses 11 a history of the panhandle of texas page 1 reference url save to favorites remove from favorites.
Panhandle is part of the amarillo metropolitan statistical area. Gerken, the first bishop of the catholic diocese of amarillo, established the agency on aug. The handbook of texas defines the southern border of swisher county as the southern boundary of the texas panhandle region. R download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Interactive texas map showing counties in each region. This book is collection of stories about my growingup days in the texas panhandle. Click here for pdf genealogy forms click here texas panhandle history links for pdf files about hansford county, adobe walls, old mobeetie, panhandle of tx, ft elliot and fort gibson.
Panhandle field the handbook of texas online texas state. This image is a jpeg version of the original tif image at file. The 25,610squaremile panhandle of texas was shaped by the compromise of 1850, which resolved the states controverted territorial claims. It is bounded on the east by the 100th meridian, on the north by parallel 3630, and on the west by the 103rd meridian. Panhandle field is a giant gas and oil producing area that draws production from several horizons of pennsylvanian and permian age granite wash and dolomite, covering 200,000 surface acres in hartley, potter, moore, hutchinson, carson, gray, wheeler, and collingsworth counties of the panhandle. Tectonic history of the palo duro basin, texas panhandle. Hello guys in this modern era, the read birds of the texas panhandle w. It is straight and narrow like the handle of a pan with the broader area of the state below it, like the bottom of a pan. In 1924 the ranch owners deeded five acres of the battlefield to the panhandle plains historical society in canyon, texas, to erect permanent. These stories have been recorded for my children, grandchildren and future generations to enjoy for many years to come. Upcoming events include a wtha session at the east texas historical association meeting september 2729 in nacogdoches. Mar 29, 2016 i grew up in the texas panhandle gruver and perryton and this is just a collection of memories and musings.
The postcards posted earlier showing the dugouts in the panhandle reminded me of this letter from my great uncle. A 01 panhandle cover for pdf panhandle regional ompt. The comanche indians lived in teepees on the grasslands and in the canyons of the llano estacado. The chapters are organized chronologically and include segments devoted to the first towns, historically significant persons, and other events in the area along with photographs, maps, and other illustrations. For iconic attractions and some serous eats, make the drive along route 66 to experience a slice of american history.
Correspondence from war department adjutant generals office, file 28151874. The field was classified as one reservoir by the railroad commission of texas until. Presented to the faculty of the graduate school of. Youll discover an artists palette of colors as you explore the geologic wonders of the grandest canyon in texas. In 1887, panhandle obtained a post office, and in 1888 the town was planned as the terminus of the panhandle and santa fe railway. Panhandle the handbook of texas online texas state. Hansford county tx texas panhandle and adobe walls web and.
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