The small settlement of Hylton anchors this West Texas landscape, which is defined by a network of drainage systems and conservation projects. The terrain is dominated by the upper reaches of Valley Cr, including the N Fork Valley Cr and S Fork Valley Cr. These watercourses are supported by numerous water management features, such as the Soil Conservation Service Site 5 Reservoir and the Soil Conservation Service Site 4a Reservoir. The landscape's ranching and agricultural character is evident in landmarks like the High Lonesome Windmill and Magness Draw. Local history and genealogy interests are represented by the Hylton Cem and Campbell Cem, located south and east of the main townsite. This era of the landscape also includes modern aviation facilities, specifically the Flying W Airport near the intersection of Co RD-261 and Co RD-312.
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1893 · Sweetwater
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Big Spring
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Merkel
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Big Spring
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Shep
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Hylton
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Church Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Wingate
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Blackwell NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Blackwell
USGS Topo · 1:24,000