1962 Map of Baileyboro NE

About this map

Blackwater Draw and Progress Draw cut broad, shallow paths across the high plains of the Texas Panhandle in this 1962 survey. The landscape is defined by an intensive agricultural and energy footprint, evidenced by the high density of wells and the network of fence lines that parcel the terrain. While the area is largely rural, the presence of Wasson Camp suggests a specific localized gathering point or industrial outpost during this era. Transportation and regional connectivity are centered in the northeast corner, where the Santa Fe and Panhandle and Santa Fe rail lines traverse the corner of the map. These tracks, paired with a grid of unimproved and medium-duty roads, illustrate the infrastructure required to support the local extraction and ranching economy mid-century.