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1985 Map of Abernathy

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Abernathy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The high plains landscape of the Texas Panhandle is defined by a dense network of water wells and storage tanks surrounding the town of Abernathy. This 1980s-era survey captures the agricultural and industrial infrastructure of the region, where the grid-based settlement pattern is intersected by the winding path of Blackwater Draw to the west. Straddling the boundary between Hale Co and Lubbock Co, the area displays a transition from town lots to expansive rural sections dotted with numerous wells vital for irrigation and oil production.

Industrial and logistical markers such as the Abernathy Municipal Airport and a central Substation highlight the modern development of the South Plains. In the southern portion of the map, the small community of New Deal sits along the primary north-south transport corridor. Local history is further grounded by the presence of a Cem located east of the main town site, providing a focal point for genealogical research in this West Texas farming hub.