1986 Map of Slaton

About this map

Slaton and the high plains of the Llano Estacado define this mid-1980s landscape, where the transition from flat cotton fields to the erosional breaks of the Caprock is clearly visible. The Santa Fe railroad cuts a diagonal path across the grid, connecting regional hubs like Tahoka and Lubbock to the smaller siding settlements of Southland and Wilson. This era shows the extensive agricultural and industrial footprint of the region, specifically noted by the vast PHD Oil Field and numerous smaller oil operations scattered across the plateau.