2019 Map of Clays Corner

About this map

Running Water Draw winds across this section of the High Plains, carving a distinct topographical depression through an otherwise orderly grid of agricultural lands. This 2019 survey of the area near Clays Corner illustrates the intersection of natural drainage patterns with the rigid section-line road system characteristic of Parmer County. The landscape is defined by its rural infrastructure, where routes like Fm 145 and a dense network of county roads including Co Rd 17 and Co Rd 24 facilitate the movement of local industry. Small depressions and scattered wetlands are visible throughout the quadrangle, highlighting the unique hydrology of the Llano Estacado. This map is a clean record of modern land use and transportation in a region where the vastness of the plains is managed by a precise network of thoroughfares.