2012 Map of Paynes Corner NW

About this map

Hamilton Aircraft, Inc Airport serves as a prominent landmark in this section of Gaines County, situated just north of the shared corridor for U.S. Routes 62 and 180. The landscape is characterized by a sprawling grid of roads and land divisions typical of the Texas South Plains, where agricultural development and industrial activity often follow the rigid lines of the rectangular survey system. Cutting across this orderly layout is Johnson Draw, a natural ephemeral drainage feature that provides a sharp contrast to the straight-line human development. The path of the draw suggests the historic drainage patterns of this high plains region, and the proximity of the airfield to the highway emphasizes the importance of transportation infrastructure in this part of the state during the early 21st century.