2016 Map of Sand

About this map

The community of Sand sits at the intersection of long-established West Texas ranch roads and the modern highway system, serving as a primary point of reference in this expansive landscape. This 2016 survey illustrates a terrain defined by the McKenzie Draw, a prominent ephemeral watercourse that cuts diagonally across the topography. The map detail highlights the exact boundary between Dawson Co and Gaines Co, a line that divides the vast agricultural and ranching tracts. The network of county roads, such as Co Rd 100 and Co Rd CC, provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure that has supported this region's development. These survey lines and drainage patterns offer specific data for those studying the physical history and land use of the South Plains area.