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2012 Map of Shamrock West

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Shamrock West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Shamrock anchors the eastern edge of this Texas Panhandle landscape, where the town grid meets the drainage systems of the rolling plains. The western outskirts of the city are defined by a network of streets including S Arkansas St and W 8th St, transitioning quickly into the open ranching and agricultural lands of Wheeler County. Further west, the small settlement of Lela sits along the primary east-west transport corridor, surrounded by a expansive grid of county roads such as CO Road A and CO Road B.

The area is dissected by numerous intermittent stream beds, highlighting the local topography and water management patterns. Significant drainage features like Long Dry Cr, Roundup Cr, and Elm Cr wind through the countryside, often dictating the placement of rural routes. The intersection of these natural watercourses with man-made infrastructure, such as Frontage Rd, illustrates the geographic constraints on settlement and movement in this part of the Texas plains during the early 21st century.