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2016 Map of Shafter Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Shafter Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Shafter Lake dominates the southern landscape of this Andrews County region, serving as a primary landmark in an area defined by its arid basins and ephemeral watercourses. Historically significant for its connection to early West Texas settlement, the lake basin is accompanied by the Shafter Lake Cem, a site of vital interest for genealogists tracing the legacy of the former townsite that once stood here.

The rugged terrain is dissected by Monument Draw, which snakes across the center of the quadrangle. A network of ranch roads and thoroughfares, including Frankel City Hwy, Shrauner Rd, and Fisher Rd, illustrates the modern connectivity required for the local ranching and oil industries. The map provides a detailed view of the section lines and rural infrastructure, from Fm 1967 to the many numbered county roads that grid the High Plains.