2016 Map of Dickens South

About this map

Dickens sits at the northern edge of this high plains landscape, where the street grid of the small community meets the expansive West Texas terrain. The area is characterized by dramatic shifts in elevation, most notably the deeply eroded Croton Breaks that dominate the eastern portion of the sheet. These topographical features, along with Cathey Hill and Soldier Mound, illustrate the transition from the flat Caprock to the broken country below. Water is a defining but sparse element, with Croton Cr and Duck Cr winding through the draws, and the twin basins of Lehew Lake Number 1 and Lehew Lake Number 2 providing localized landmarks. Local genealogy and history are anchored at the Dickens Cem, while the network of county roads and state highways like SL 120 E and FM 1868 map the modern connectivity of this ranching and farming region.