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2010 Map of Iatan

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Iatan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Iatan occupies a subtle rise in the West Texas landscape, serving as a primary landmark in a region defined by its wide, open drainages and energy production. The East Howard County Oil Field dominates the southern portion of the quadrangle, reflecting the industrial character of the plains where local resource extraction and ranching intersect. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by man-made catchments like California Tank, Willow Tank, and Watson Tank which dot the terrain alongside more seasonal features like Iatan Creek and Iatan Lake.

The local history of the area is anchored by the Iatan Cemetery, located north of the primary settlement. Natural topography provides the few distinct breaks in the horizon, most notably at Rattlesnake Gap and across the broad Iatan Flats. The map documents a network of county roads, such as Old C City Hwy and E Howard Field Rd, which connect these disparate landmarks across the Mitchell County countryside.