2012 Map of Blackwell NE

About this map

Decker Cem stands as a focal point for family history in this corner of Nolan County, marking a quiet legacy of early settlement in a landscape defined by its branching drainage networks. The terrain is deeply etched by numerous seasonal watercourses, including Bear Cr, Oak Cr, and Pecan Cr, which dictate the placement of ranch roads and dwellings. Further south, the landscape is shaped by Cottonwood Cr and N Br Oak Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern rural infrastructure, where a grid of county roads like Co RD-180 and Co RD-194 provides access to remote acreage between the many winding tributaries such as Robertson Cr and Salt Cr. It is a portrait of West Texas ranching country, where water and land ownership have long been the primary drivers of human geography.