1973 Map of Bolin NE

About this map

Rita Blanca Creek winds through the southwestern corner of this landscape, a vital water source in the high plains of the Texas Panhandle during the early 1970s. The region is defined by an extensive network of named water wells, which supported ranching and localized habitation across the sandy terrain. Features like Two Story Well, Little Duck Well, and Pipetower Well denote specific landmarks that served as focal points for rural activity. The industrial footprint of the era is evidenced by the presence of a pipeline and the steel rails of the Fort Worth and Denver railroad, which provided the primary transportation artery for the cattle and goods of Dallam County. Transportation routes like U.S. 385 and Texas 296 intersect the territory, connecting these remote outposts to larger regional hubs.