Ransom Canyon
Ransom Canyon is on the North Fork of the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River in Yellow House Canyon near Buffalo Springs Lake twelve miles east of Lubbock in southeast Lubbock County. It began in the mid-1960s as a development project, promoted by Chapman and Chapman of Lubbock. The headquarters of the Johnston Ranch, which at one time controlled about 165 sections of the surrounding region, was located within the 576 acres of the development site. Ransom Canyon was incorporated in December of 1977. An election changing the name from Lake Ransom Canyon to Ransom Canyon was held in April of 1984. The residential community reported a population of 561 in 1980 and 750 in 1990. In 2000 the population reached 1,011.
Charles G. Davis | © TSHA
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
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Belongs to
Ransom Canyon is part of or belongs to the following places:
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Ransom Canyon is classified as a Town
Associated Names
- [Lake-]
Location
Latitude: 33.53035530Longitude: -101.68386000
Has Post Office
No
Is Incorporated
Yes
Population Count, 2021 View more »
1,170