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1968 Map of Bula

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Bula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

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Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge occupies the northwestern corner of this High Plains landscape, protecting a chain of alkaline depressions including Upper Pauls Lake, Lower Pauls Lake, and Lower Goose Lake. These saline lakes, typical of the Llano Estacado, provide a stark contrast to the surrounding agricultural grid. The small settlement of Bula sits near the eastern edge, marked by a few structures and a Wt near the highway, serving as a focal point for the local ranching and farming community.

Evidence of local resource extraction and infrastructure is visible at the Gravel Pit and a utility Substa. The terrain is characterized by the subtle relief of Yellow House Draw, which winds through the southern portion of the sheet. Numerous small Wells dot the plains, highlighting the importance of groundwater in this semi-arid environment, while a Roadside Park offers a rest point along the primary route through the refuge.