2012 Map of Jayell

About this map

The settlement of Jayell and the surrounding ranchlands of Callahan County define this 2012 topographic record. The landscape is characterized by its reliance on water management for agriculture and transport, as evidenced by several reservoirs including Baird Railroad Lake, T P Lake, and Smith Lake. These features, alongside the drainage networks of Hubbard Cr and Deep Cr, highlight the hydrology of the Texas rolling plains south of the Interstate 20 corridor. The presence of Baird Railroad Lake specifically points to the historical legacy of the Texas and Pacific Railway which once shaped the growth of nearby towns. A network of county roads, such as Co RD-324 and Ranch Road 2228, connects the sparse homesteads and grazing lands that dominate the terrain around Mexia Cr and Brushy Cr.