1983 Map of Rayland

About this map

Rayland and the surrounding rangeland of the Texas Rolling Plains appear here as they were documented in the early 1980s. The landscape is defined by the broad, sandy sweep of the Pease River, which forms the boundary between Hardeman and Wilbarger counties. This provisional survey captures the intersection of three counties—Hardeman, Wilbarger, and Foard—revealing a sparse settlement pattern tied to the water sources and land divisions of North Texas. Notable landmarks like Antelope Springs and Paradise Creek underscore the importance of hydrology in this semi-arid environment. Local history and genealogy interest is anchored by a rural Cem and the named area of Parsley, alongside a network of section lines and water wells that mark the agricultural development of the region.