2012 Map of Simms NW

About this map

Agricultural grid lines and intermittent water sources define the high plains landscape of Deaf Smith County in the early 21st century. The surveying pattern is dominated by a systematic network of county routes, including north-south corridors like Gruhlkey Rd and Co Rd-21, which facilitate the region's vast ranching and farming operations. The terrain is notably marked by scattered depressions and ephemeral basins, characteristic of the Llano Estacado. These seasonal water features are intersected by lateral connectors such as Co Road B and Co Rd-28. The distribution of these roads and the intermittent drainage patterns reveal a landscape where transportation infrastructure is strictly dictated by the township and range section lines, providing a clear window into the modern land management of the Texas Panhandle.