1985 Map of Pleasant Hill

About this map

Pleasant Hill serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape along the high plains border in the mid-1980s. The terrain is defined by the subtle, winding depressions of ephemeral watercourses, including Mustang Draw to the north and Catfish Draw in the east. These drainages, along with Running Water Draw at the southern edge, illustrate the characteristic hydrology of the Llano Estacado, where surface water is scarce and drainage patterns are often discontinuous. Straddling the state line between New Mexico and Texas, the map reveals a rigid grid of section lines and rural tracks that governed settlement and land use. The boundary between Curry County and Parmer County bisects the area, highlighting the intersection of regional jurisdictions in this quiet corner of the borderlands.