2016 Map of Jayell

About this map

The city of Baird, established as a vital stop for the Texas and Pacific Railway, serves as the primary settlement on this landscape. Its historical reliance on the railroad is evidenced by Baird Railroad Lake and T P Lake, water features whose names reflect the industrial infrastructure required for steam-era transit. To the east, the smaller settlement of Jayell sits along the corridor of Interstate 20, which follows the old westward path of the tracks. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Mexia Creek, Hubbard Cr, and Sheep Cr, which drain the undulating lands of Callahan County. Numerous county roads such as Co RD 327 and Co RD 324 weave through the rural parcels, providing access to isolated livestock tanks and small private impoundments like Smith Lake.