2016 Map of Rhea

About this map

The settlement of Rhea and its surrounding agricultural plains characterize this high-plains landscape at the border of Deaf Smith and Parmer counties. The area is defined by a rigid grid of county roads and ranch-to-market routes, reflecting the intensive land division of the Texas Panhandle. At the heart of the community, the Rhea Lutheran Cem stands as a focal point for local history and genealogy. The terrain is largely flat, interrupted only by the gentle meander of Frio Draw in the southern portion of the quadrangle. This intermittent drainage feature provides a rare break in the geometric precision of the farm plots, where numerous small depressions and catchment basins dot the fields. Major transportation corridors like Ranch Rd 2013 and FM 1731 link the isolated farmsteads to the wider region.