1984 Map of Dell City

About this map

Dell City stands as a focal point of human activity in this corner of the northern Trans-Pecos, situated just south of the boundary between New Mexico and Texas. The landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of desert agriculture, characterized by a network of water management features such as the Irrigation Ditch, several Check Dams, and Sewage Disposal Ponds. The town itself is well-developed with community facilities including Athletic Fields, a Rodeo Ground, and even a Swimming Pool, suggesting a established residential center in the 1980s. To the south, the terrain descends toward the arid beds of Linda Lake and a Dry Lake, while the local topography is broken by the Wilcox Hills and the distinct prominence of Round Mountain. This provisional survey documents the intersection of rural industry and town life, from the Airport and multiple Landing Strips to the scattered Feed Lots and Corrals that dot the surrounding area.