1983 Map of Rayland

About this map

Pease River defines the northern landscape of this Texas ranching region, its broad sandy channel cutting through the plains where Hardeman and Wilbarger counties meet. The small community of Rayland serves as the primary settlement, positioned near the historic Antelope Springs. The map reveals a rural economy dependent on subterranean resources, evidenced by numerous wells and a prominent pipeline traversing the southern portion of the quadrangle. Beyond the river bluffs, the terrain flattens into agricultural tracts marked by local landmarks like Parsley and the drainage of Paradise Creek. This 1983 record preserves the distribution of homesteads and small family burial plots, such as the local Cem, reflecting the sparse but enduring settlement patterns of North Texas.