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2016 Map of Paynes Corner

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Paynes Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Seminole Draw winds through this section of the High Plains, carving a distinct natural path across a landscape defined by its grid of rural infrastructure. The map illustrates a highly organized agricultural and industrial layout in Gaines County during the mid-2010s, characterized by a dense network of county roads such as Co Rd 323 and Co Rd 315 that serve the surrounding plains.

Transportation is anchored by the shared route of 62 180, which provides the primary east-west passage across the northern half of the quadrangle. Local connectivity is maintained through several farm-to-market and ranch roads, including Fm 1757 and Ranch Rd 181. The prevalence of small, rectangular plots and frequent road intersections, such as Co Rd 308 at Co Rd 319, reflects the intensive land use typical of the Texas Panhandle's energy and farming sectors.