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2010 Map of Jal NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Jal anchors the southern edge of this West Texas borderlands survey, where the desert landscape is defined by a rigid grid of rural infrastructure. The map reveals a transition from the town center toward the expansive ranching and oil-field territory of Lea County. The local heritage of the area is centered around the Jal Cooper Cemetery, located along County Rd-7, and the nearby Jal Airport, which serves as a vital transportation link in this isolated corner of the state.

A network of named routes such as Willis Rd, Doom Rd, and Country Club Rd crisscross the terrain, illustrating how land use is organized into large, rectangular tracts. This layout is typical of the Permian Basin region, where industrial and agricultural pursuits dictate the placement of roads and properties. The map provides a clear record of the area's development before further modern expansion, preserving the names of local thoroughfares and landmarks used by generations of residents.