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1986 Map of Childress

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Childress
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The rolling plains and breaks of West Texas are defined here by the intricate drainage systems of the Pease River and Red River forks. At the center of the region's conservation and ranching history, the Matador Wildlife Management Area occupies a significant portion of the landscape, while Caprock Canyon State Park marks the transition to the rugged escarpment in the northwest. Local life centers on established hubs like Matador, where the Matador Cem preserves generations of community history, and Paducah, which serves as a junction for local roads.

Transportation through these expansive counties is anchored by the Burlington Northern railroad, which runs through Childress and on toward Kirkland. Water is a critical resource in this arid environment, represented by landmarks such as Lake Childress and Baylor Lake. Smaller, dispersed communities like Cee Vee, Northfield, and Turkey highlight the area's agricultural roots, connected by a network of state highways and country roads that follow the contours of the Middle Pease River and Tongue River.