1970 Map of Grassland

About this map

The community of Grassland serves as the primary focal point of this 1970 survey of the High Plains near the border of Lynn and Garza Counties. The landscape is defined by its industrial and agricultural utility, marked by a pervasive network of wells and several instances of specialized infrastructure such as an Oil Well and a Gravel Pit. At Grassland, the map reveals a small-scale rural hub centered around Central Ch, a local Substa, and a private Landing Strip, illustrating the isolated yet interconnected nature of West Texas farming and energy production during this period. The terrain's subtle relief is meticulously documented via planetable surveys, highlighting the numerous depressions and playa-like features common to the Llano Estacado.