1962 Map of Baileyboro NE

About this map

Blackwater Draw and Progress Draw define the topography of this High Plains landscape as it appeared in the early 1960s. The region is characterized by an extensive network of water wells and a highly structured layout of fence lines, reflecting the intensive land use of the period. While largely rural, the map identifies Wasson Camp as a localized point of activity within this agricultural expanse. The northeastern corner of the quadrangle is traversed by the Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad, a critical link for transporting the area's production. This survey, conducted by the Texas Water Commission and the USGS, provides a detailed record of the subterranean and surface infrastructure that supported West Texas ranching and farming operations during the mid-twentieth century.