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2010 Map of Jayton North

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Jayton sits at the southern edge of this West Texas landscape, where the town's local geography is defined by the proximity of Jayton City Lake and the Jayton Cemetery. The surrounding terrain is characterized by a complex network of drainage systems, including Short Croton Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and the winding paths of Little Duck Creek. These waterways have carved distinct features into the plains, most notably Hot Springs Canyon and Panther Canyon.

A striking environmental feature is the large Salt Flat located north of the town center, a reminder of the region's mineral-rich hydrology which also includes Salt Creek to the east. For genealogists and local historians, the map serves as a vital record of three distinct burial grounds: the central Jayton Cemetery, and the more outlying Red Mud Cemetery and Spur Memorial Cemetery. The presence of the Railroad Tank near the town center points to the historical importance of rail infrastructure in supporting this rural community.