2022 Map of Ira NE

About this map

Bluff Creek and Chimney Creek carve through this section of the West Texas plains, where a complex grid of county roads defines the rural landscape of Scurry County. The terrain is characterized by these intermittent drainage networks that flow toward larger basins, shaping the placement of the sparse local infrastructure. Near the southeastern corner of the map, Canyon Cemetery serves as a significant genealogical marker for the area's residents. The map's layout, dominated by a dense network of routes such as FM 1607 and FM 1610, reflects a rural economy deeply tied to the land. This survey provides a clear view of the intersection between natural watercourses like Moour Creek and the man-made grid of farm-to-market roads and cattle lanes that have supported the region's agricultural and ranching history.