2012 Map of Coldwater East

About this map

Coldwater and its surrounding High Plains ranching landscape are defined by a sparse network of section-line roads and the intermittent drainage of Coldwater Cr. In this northern reaches of the Texas Panhandle, the settlement pattern is dictated by water and the vast distances between farmsteads. The winding path of Coldwater Cr provides a natural break in the geometric grid of agricultural roads, including FM 296 and French Rd. Significant local landmarks include Aqua Fria Spring, a critical water source in this semi-arid environment. The local naming conventions, seen in roads like School House Rd and the poetic W High Lonesome Ln, hint at the historic locations of rural educational centers and the isolated character of life in Dallam County during the early 21st century.