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2010 Map of Pampa NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Wayside sits at the intersection of FM 282 in Roberts County, serving as a primary point of reference in this Texas Panhandle landscape. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of several seasonal watercourses, including the southward-reaching Tallahone Creek and the winding Chicken Creek to the northeast. These drainage systems carve subtle relief into the High Plains, influencing the layout of the rural transportation network.

Road names like Morrison Ranch Rd, Price Ranch Rd, and Winter Quarters Rd suggest a history deeply tied to ranching and cattle operations. The rectilinear grid of the Texas Land Survey is evident in the straight paths of Mail Route Rd and Osborne Rd, which cut across the open country. This 2010 survey reflects a modern view of a traditional ranching territory, where historical land use and natural water sources continue to dictate the placement of local infrastructure.