2010 Map of Merkel West

About this map

The West Texas prairie near Merkel is defined by a transitional landscape where the flat expanse of the Llano Estacado meets the broken terrain of Mulberry Canyon. In 2010, this region preserved a mix of agricultural heritage and energy production, evidenced by the White Oil Field, Blair Oil Field, and Gibson Oil Field scattered across the quadrangle. The small community of Blair sits centrally, while the larger settlement of Merkel occupies the northeastern corner, revealing a grid of residential streets like N 1st St and Heritage Dr. To the southwest, the topography becomes more dramatic at Blowout Mountain and Spears Mountain. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the White Church and Trent Cemetery, which serve as quiet markers of the rural families who settled this territory along the corridors of Noodle Creek and Little Bitter Creek.