1966 Map of Arney

About this map

The community of Arney sits at the intersection of farm-to-market roads in the mid-1960s, serving as a quiet focal point in this Panhandle landscape. Located along the border where Randall Co meets Castro Co, the area is defined by its playa lakes and the winding paths of North Tule Draw and Middle Tule Draw. These drainage features carve subtle relief into the High Plains, illustrating the hydrological patterns of the Llano Estacado before modern large-scale irrigation changed the surface character. Numerous water wells dot the grid, indicating the reliance on the Ogallala Aquifer for the region's agricultural viability. The map captures the transition of the West Texas prairie into a structured network of section lines and rural ranching infrastructure, where the most prominent landmarks are the scattered natural depressions and the essential water sources that supported small settlements like Arney.