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1985 Map of Slide

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Slide
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Slide occupies a landscape characterized by an extensive grid of irrigation and extraction, situated on the plateau south of Lubbock. This mid-1980s provisional survey illustrates a highly utilized rural territory where the border between Lubbock Co and Lynn Co cuts through a dense concentration of wells. The infrastructure of the Llano Estacado is on full display, from the industrial presence of 3 Storage Bins and a Radio Tower to the utilitarian corrals that reflect the area's agricultural heritage.

Energy and resource management are the primary drivers of the local economy shown here. A major Transmission Line bisects the northern sections, while a Gravel Pit indicates localized mineral extraction. The map's contour lines reveal the subtle, shallow depressions typical of the High Plains, often punctuated by these human-made features. This sheet serves as a clear record of the West Texas plains before significant suburban expansion, focusing on the essential elements of ranching, farming, and utility distribution.