2016 Map of Parmerton

About this map

The high plains of Parmerton and Bovina define this section of Parmer County, where the landscape is etched by several prominent ephemeral drainages including Frio Draw, Catfish Draw, and Running Water Draw. These natural geographic features contrast with the rigid grid of county roads such as Co RD 12 and Co RD 15 that organize the surrounding agricultural land. The small settlement of Parmerton sits centrally along the diagonal corridor of W 11th St, which serves as a primary transit artery through the region. In the northeastern portion of the quadrangle, the Memorial Park Cem provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local history. The map illustrates a classic Llano Estacado settlement pattern, where the development of small towns and rural infrastructure follows the path of least resistance across the flat, open terrain.