2010 Map of Paynes Corner SE

About this map

Monument Draw snakes through this high plains landscape of Gaines County, forming the primary natural relief in an area otherwise defined by a meticulous grid of agricultural and ranch roads. The terrain is a clear example of modern Texas land use, where the diagonal path of Ranch Rd 181 cuts across the cardinal geometry of the local survey system. Throughout this quadrangle, smaller arteries like Co Rd 320 and Co Rd 330 provide access to the flat, expansive parcels characteristic of the Llano Estacado. This 2010 survey records the infrastructure of the Permian Basin region, illustrating the interface between the ephemeral watercourse of the draw and the man-made network of county roads that facilitate the local ranching economy.