Rankin serves as the seat of Upton County, positioned where the high plains begin to break into the drainage systems of the Edwards Plateau. The town's grid is bounded to the south by Railroad Ave and the drainage of Rankin Draw, while Rankin Airport and the local Rankin Cem occupy the immediate outskirts. This 2019 survey illustrates a landscape of modern ranching and energy infrastructure, with a dense network of county roads including Co Rd 210 and Co Rd 220 providing access to the surrounding hills. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as it rises toward Noelke Hill, marked by steep contours and winding tracks like Appaloosa Run and Bear Trl. The map details the residential core of the community, naming streets such as Upton St, Broadway St, and Grand St, which reflect the town's role as a regional hub in West Texas.
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1928 · Crane
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1928 · Rankin
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · San Angelo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · San Angelo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · San Angelo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Sevenmile Corner SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Rankin SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Cedar Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000