2019 Map of Iatan

About this map

Iatan stands as a focal point along the Interstate 20 corridor where Mitchell and Howard counties meet in West Texas. This modern survey illustrates a landscape of arid plains and intermittent water courses, characterized by the expansive Iatan Flats and the prominent Rattlesnake Gap to the west. The local importance of water management is evident through numerous named collection points such as California Tank, Willow Tank, and Watson Tank, which dot the terrain surrounding drainage systems like Dugout Cr and Iatan Cr. For genealogists and local historians, the Iatan Cem near the northern boundary provides a critical link to the area's early ranching and farming families. The road network preserves historical transit routes through labels like Old C City Hwy and Old City Rd, while Iatan Lake serves as a significant hydrologic feature in this high plains environment.