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2016 Map of Abernathy

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Abernathy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Abernathy straddles the county line in this high plains landscape, defined by a rigid grid of agricultural roads and the passage of the Interstate 27 corridor. The town layout is clearly delineated by its numbered streets, ranging from 1st St up to 16th St, serving as a central hub for the surrounding ranching and farming operations. To the northwest lies the Abernathy Cem, while the smaller Strip Cem is situated further east, providing vital points of interest for genealogists tracking local families in this portion of the Texas Panhandle.

The natural topography is sparse, dominated by the intermittent channel of Blackwater Draw, which meanders across the southern portion of the quadrangle. Significant regional thoroughfares including Fm 2060 and Fm 597 intersect the primary north-south transit route, illustrating the area's reliance on highway connectivity. The boundary between Hale Co and Lubbock Co bisects the town, a political division that has shaped the administrative history of this rural community.