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1971 Map of Doyle Hill

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Doyle Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad tracks cut a diagonal path across this high plains borderland, where the tri-county corners of Union, Quay, and Hartley meet. The landscape is defined by its water management, evidenced by numerous named ranching features like Patterson Well, Millican Well, and the Dirt Tank. To the east, the Sand Hills rise near the New Mexico Texas state line, creating a distinct topographical contrast with the drainage basins of Minneosa Creek and Arroyo Nara Visa.

Remote landmarks such as Doyle Hill and Holaday Hill provide orientation in a region largely dedicated to livestock. Genealogical interest is found in isolated sites like the Grave located north of the railroad, while the presence of the School Well suggests the historical locations of rural community centers. The map also records early industrial activity through several identified Gravel Pit locations near the southern drainages.