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1985 Map of Hartley

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Hartley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Canadian River cuts through the southern reaches of this Panhandle landscape, where the town of Tascosa and the Boys Ranch occupy the breaks near the water. This 1980s compilation reveals a region defined by extensive ranching and energy extraction, with a large Oil And Gas Field situated north of Middlewell. The infrastructure of the high plains is anchored by the Burlington Northern and St. Louis Southwestern railroads, which connect isolated shipping points like Rehm, King, and Middle Water.

To the north, the Syndicate Hills and Red White and Blue Sand Hills rise above a network of seasonal draws including Rita Blanca Creek and Punta de Agua Creek. Small aviation facilities, such as the Dumas Municipal Airport and various scattered landing strips, reflect the vast distances between settlements. Local centers like Hartley and Channing serve as primary hubs along the rail lines, managing the movement of goods across the state lines toward New Mexico.