1965 Map of Hilburn

About this map

The Fort Worth and Denver railroad cuts a straight diagonal across this West Texas landscape, connecting the small settlements of Hilburn and Grisham. This 1965 field-checked survey reveals an agricultural terrain defined by the meandering course of the North Fork Running Water Draw, which snakes through the southern half of the quadrangle. The map is characterized by numerous small, isolated depressions and intermittent water features, typical of the High Plains geology in this region where Castro and Hale counties meet. Settlement is sparse, anchored by the Valley View Ch and scattered industrial sites like the Gravel Pit and Borrow Pit, illustrating a rural economy tied to the land and the rail line.