1971 Map of Bootleg

About this map

Bootleg stands as the primary namesake settlement in this High Plains region of the Texas Panhandle, positioned along a central transit route amidst a landscape defined by water management and resource extraction. The topography is shaped by the winding course of Tierra Blanca Creek, which cuts through the southern portion of the map, carving distinct relief into the otherwise steady elevation of the Llano Estacado. This 1971 survey reveals an environment where agricultural and industrial needs are balanced, evidenced by the numerous irrigation and livestock Wells distributed across the sections. Economic activity is anchored by a localized Gravel Pit near the creek bed, illustrating the utilization of alluvial deposits. The map provides a clear look at the rural section lines and road networks that organized Deaf Smith County during this era of 20th-century development.