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2022 Map of Sand

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The settlement of Sand anchors this high plains landscape at the intersection of local county roads and Highway 180. Located along the border of Gaines Co and Dawson Co, the area is defined by its agricultural character and the subtle topographic relief of the West Texas Llano Estacado. The terrain is notably marked by McKenzie Draw, a drainage feature that meanders through the arid landscape, influencing the placement of field boundaries and the local road network.

A grid-like system of rural routes, including Co Rd 451 and Co Rd CC, provides access to the dispersed farmsteads and open acreage characteristic of the region. This 2022 survey captures the contemporary footprint of the Permian Basin's northern edge, where the land use remains heavily dedicated to wide-scale ranching or farming, centered around the modest cluster of development at the community of Sand.